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D923 BCK

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,341 mi
Last recorded56,341 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD923 BCK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 56,341 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 55,587 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 54,282 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 52,876 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 51,796 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 50,758 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 49,874 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 48,913 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 47,078 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 47,154 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 46,492 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 45,545 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 44,396 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 43,918 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

please note some one as jacked up under chassis and removed under seal

Pass 21 Sep 2011 42,523 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

please note some one as jacked up vehicle under chassis and removed under seal

Pass 8 Sep 2010 42,012 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 41,578 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 41,104 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 40,537 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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D923 BCK is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D923 BCK, 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 D923 BCK registered?

D923 BCK is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 April 1987.

Is D923 BCK safe to buy?

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