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D808 NKE

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,571 mi
Last recorded112,571 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD808 NKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 112,571 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 112,435 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 112,216 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 112,027 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 110,301 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 109,139 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 107,085 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S/R trye has perishing to outer sidewall...

Pass 28 Mar 2009 104,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear bump stop is insecure

Nearside rear tyre is perished on inner tyre wall

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 104,672 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Long travel to parking brake lever

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear bump stop is insecure

Nearside rear tyre is perished on inner tyre wall

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 101,328 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside wiper condition poor

Fail 28 Mar 2008 100,962 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside wiper condition poor

Pass 29 Mar 2007 96,172 miles

advisorys as mot 283382087096

Fail 23 Mar 2007 96,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 90,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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D808 NKE is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 D808 NKE, 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.

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What year was D808 NKE registered?

D808 NKE is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 March 1987.

Is D808 NKE safe to buy?

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