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D902 YCF

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

123,513 mi
Last recorded123,513 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD902 YCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 123,513 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 122,881 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 122,399 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 121,872 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 120,842 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 119,643 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 118,895 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 117,964 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 115,450 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 114,064 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 114,064 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 112,825 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

foot brake effort only just met efficiency

slight oil leak to engine

Pass 15 Aug 2015 111,352 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 107,017 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 106,705 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 106,705 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 106,669 miles

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 106,669 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 106,604 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 106,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 106,578 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 106,527 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 106,464 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 106,423 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 106,317 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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D902 YCF is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,272cc 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 D902 YCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D902 YCF registered?

D902 YCF is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 March 1987.

Is D902 YCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D902 YCF shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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