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D775 PVP

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

130,758 mi
Last recorded130,758 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD775 PVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 130,758 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 130,728 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 130,721 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 130,719 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 130,702 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 130,695 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 130,680 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 130,658 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Apr 2016 130,664 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 130,457 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 130,441 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 130,279 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 130,242 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 130,170 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 130,083 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 129,952 miles

rust on n/s/sill and o/s/f sill

Fail 6 Mar 2009 129,952 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rust on n/s/sill and o/s/f sill

Pass 5 Mar 2008 129,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 128,021 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 125,544 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 125,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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D775 PVP is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 117,027 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D775 PVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D775 PVP registered?

D775 PVP is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 1987.

Is D775 PVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D775 PVP shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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