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D865 SDT

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

94,329 mi
Last recorded94,329 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD865 SDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 94,329 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 93,816 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 93,502 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 93,166 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 92,928 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 92,653 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 92,634 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 92,549 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 92,500 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 92,443 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 92,375 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 91,795 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 91,603 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 90,229 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 88,966 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 86,256 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2011 86,210 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2010 85,355 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2010 85,355 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2009 83,958 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2009 83,958 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 12 Jun 2008 83,131 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise all flexi hose s slight corrsion

advise slight side wall damage n/s/f

Fail 6 Jun 2008 83,120 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise all flexi hose s slight corrsion

advise slight side wall damage n/s/f

Pass 5 Jun 2007 81,757 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 78,955 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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D865 SDT is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 D865 SDT, 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 D865 SDT registered?

D865 SDT is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 May 1987.

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