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D821 WRR

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests30 (15 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,308 mi
Last recorded173,308 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD821 WRR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 15 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 173,308 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 169,170 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Right turn signal (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 167,535 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 167,525 miles

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 166,011 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 163,823 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment brake pedal long travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake anti-squeal shim fitted outside caliper

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) some play at steering wheel

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported by hose connections, both sides (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear wheel bearing dust caps missing, allowing dirt & water into bearing. Both sides

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both sides (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 163,815 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, 2 places by leaf spring front bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment brake pedal long travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake anti-squeal shim fitted outside caliper

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) some play at steering wheel

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported by hose connections, both sides (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear wheel bearing dust caps missing, allowing dirt & water into bearing. Both sides

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both sides (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 163,798 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer door handle in poor condition

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 163,781 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers seat mechanism worn

extensive unerbody repairs and corrosion

non standard front suspension

Fail 10 Aug 2017 163,765 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

corrosion around rear spring mountings

extensive underbody corrosion and repairs

front wishbones corroded

non standard front suspension

o/s hand brake low

rack worn

Pass 7 Sep 2016 163,670 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear spring mounting (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 163,659 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Within 30cm of suspension lower wishbone mounting (6.1.A.1)

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear spring mounting (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 163,612 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

floors corroded

fuel pipes corroded

o/s mirroe ceacked

oil leaks

screen chipped

underbody corroded and heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Aug 2015 163,122 miles

front floors corroded

front to rear chassis rails corroded

oil leak

vechicle heavily under sealed

windscreen chipped

Fail 26 Aug 2015 163,056 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front floors corroded

front to rear chassis rails corroded

oil leak

vechicle heavily under sealed

windscreen chipped

Pass 15 Aug 2014 161,878 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

extensive repairs to underbody and inner sills

non standard suspension fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2014 161,868 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

extensive repairs to underbody and inner sills

non standard suspension fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2013 160,379 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 160,363 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 157,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 157,418 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 157,400 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 152,944 miles

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

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

extensive corrosion in o/s/f sill

Fail 16 May 2011 152,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

extensive corrosion in o/s/f sill

Pass 11 Jun 2010 148,764 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 148,764 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 9 May 2009 143,950 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 143,836 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2008 138,361 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 138,352 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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D821 WRR is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D821 WRR, 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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D821 WRR is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 1987.

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