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D857 YAU

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,922 mi
Last recorded125,922 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD857 YAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 125,922 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 125,922 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 125,918 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 125,146 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 125,076 miles

Centre exhaust hanger broken but has temporary repair

Rear window not fitted at time of test

Slight oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2018 125,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2014 124,947 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 124,359 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 123,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

fuel pipes rusty along sill

main beam head light too high

power steering small leak

Fail 15 May 2012 123,997 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

fuel pipes rusty along sill

main beam head light too high

power steering small leak

Pass 28 Jul 2011 123,967 miles

GEARBOX OIL LEAK AT DRIVESHAFT SEALS

METAL PETROL PIPES UNDER CAR VERY RUSTY

N/S + O/S FRONT + REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

N/S + O/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BODY AND SPRING SEATS RUSTY

N/S = O/S FRONT WISHBONES RUSTY

N/S = O/S REAR AXLE BUSHES CRACKING

O/S CV JOINT GAITOR SLIGHT LEAK FROM UNDER CLIP

O/S FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE CLOSE TO DRIVESHAFT

O/S REAR TYRE PERISHED AND CRACKING

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE HOSE HAS SLIGHT CORROSION TO FERRELS

SIGNS OF SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

UNABLE TO HINGE DRIVERS SEAT FORWARD

Fail 13 May 2011 123,967 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

METAL PETROL PIPES UNDER CAR VERY RUSTY

N/S & O/S FRONT WISHBONES RUSTY

N/S & O/S REAR AXLE BUSHES CRACKING

N/S & O/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BODY AND SPRING SEATS RUSTY

O/S FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE CLOSE TO DRIVESHAFT

O/S REAR TYRE PERISHED AND CRACKING

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

SIGNS OF SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

UNABLE TO HINGE DRIVERS SEAT FORWARD

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 May 2010 117,371 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 May 2010 117,371 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 117,337 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 117,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 115,996 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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D857 YAU is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 D857 YAU, 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 D857 YAU registered?

D857 YAU is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 April 1987.

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