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D781 FTP

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,925 mi
Last recorded156,925 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD781 FTP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 156,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 156,925 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 156,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 19 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 156,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 19 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 155,856 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 152,773 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 149,612 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 145,070 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 May 2019 141,849 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 139,430 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 139,430 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2017 139,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 138,950 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 138,596 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 138,009 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 137,991 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 137,339 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 136,455 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 135,917 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 135,917 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 135,129 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 135,128 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 134,499 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 134,194 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 134,186 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 133,232 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 129,942 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r flexi brake hose has slight corrosion at ferrule

rocker cover gasket leaking oil

Pass 20 Sep 2005 129,942 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r flexi brake hose has slight corrosion at ferrule

rocker cover gasket leaking oil

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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D781 FTP is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D781 FTP, 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 D781 FTP registered?

D781 FTP is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 1987.

Is D781 FTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D781 FTP shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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