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D909 FOU

1986 Volkswagen Golf GTI

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

92,270 mi
Last recorded92,270 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD909 FOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 92,270 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 92,270 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 92,221 miles

Emissions not tested becuause strat leak diesel (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

diesel pip leak

Pass 26 Sep 2011 92,078 miles

ALL LIGHTS DIM-NOT CHARGING? CORROSION MISC COMPONRNSS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES-CHASSIS ETC.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING,.

Fail 26 Sep 2011 92,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

ALL LIGHTS DIM-NOT CHARGING? CORROSION MISC COMPONRNSS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES-CHASSIS ETC.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING,.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 91,980 miles

EXHAUST LEAKS.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES-CHASSIS ETC.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION.N/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO LEAK.MISC BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 91,965 miles

EXHAUST LEAKS.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 90,329 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 90,313 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

GENERAL CORROSION. GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS.DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Pass 7 Sep 2007 86,355 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 86,355 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

GENERAL CORROSION INC BRAKES EXHAUST LEAKS O/S/R SPRING WEAK GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION-RACK WORN

Pass 22 Aug 2006 83,458 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 83,452 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

GENERAL CORROSION BRAKE PIPES CORRODED N/S/F DOOR STIFF OPERATION WHEEL RIMS DAMAGED EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTS POOR CONDITION

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf GTI?

Based on 5,092 MOT tests across 1,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
5,157
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
Stop lamp not working 7
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
Headlamp aim too high 5
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D909 FOU is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf GTI in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf GTI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D909 FOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf GTI typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 40 years old, this Volkswagen Golf GTI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D909 FOU is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 14 October 1986.

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