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D83 OMB

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,016 mi
Last recorded105,016 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD83 OMB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 105,016 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 11 Mar 2021 104,631 miles

Advance corrosion to underside in areas

Battery loose in cradle ( Not likely to fall )

Corrosion to exhaust

Exhaust mountings cracked

Minor exhaust gas leaks

Play to n/s and o/s seats

Play to strut mounts

Play to upper bush in o/s/r shocker

Various oil leaks

Fail 4 May 2019 104,602 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired offside mirror (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust mounting rubbers splitting

exhaust system has several minor leaks

Pass 9 Apr 2018 104,114 miles

Central wing mirror cracked

Front tyres wearing on inner shoulders now on 2nd stage rubber

Nearside Front top mount bearing play

Nearside Rear tyre wall damage

Offside Rear Upper shocker mount play

Offside Rear brake bind

both wing mirror swivels worn

exhaust gas leaks, tail pipe cracked on exit of rear silencer

exhaust rubbers heavily cracked

main beam warning dim

slight earth fault to rear lights

various oil leaks

washers only partly wetting screen

Pass 3 Apr 2017 103,543 miles

front and rear tyres wearing on outer walls

items removed from drivers view before test

minor exhaust gas leaks

underside corrosion in all places

various boots and gators slightly passing grease

various boots/gators showing signs of age/cracking

various oil leaks around engine bay

Pass 1 Apr 2016 101,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 101,743 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 99,464 miles

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 19 Oct 2013 96,459 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 94,053 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 91,987 miles

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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D83 OMB is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D83 OMB, 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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D83 OMB is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 January 1987.

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