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D924 WVH

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

130,941 mi
Last recorded130,941 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD924 WVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 130,941 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 130,906 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 130,855 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 130,699 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 130,588 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 130,283 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 130,102 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 129,748 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 129,283 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 129,030 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 128,763 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 127,372 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 126,149 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 125,509 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 124,922 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 123,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 122,339 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 122,339 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 116,398 miles

corrosion present vehicle underside

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2006 115,654 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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D924 WVH is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 D924 WVH, 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 D924 WVH registered?

D924 WVH is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 February 1987.

Is D924 WVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D924 WVH shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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