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D776 UHJ

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,326 mi
Last recorded159,326 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD776 UHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 159,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2016 159,301 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels

general underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2013 158,930 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 158,592 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 158,592 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2010 155,763 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 155,763 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2009 151,163 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 148,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 May 2008 148,185 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 146,806 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 5 May 2006 144,008 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 142,406 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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D776 UHJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D776 UHJ, 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 D776 UHJ registered?

D776 UHJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 March 1987.

Is D776 UHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D776 UHJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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