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D966 ACP

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

157,992 mi
Last recorded157,992 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD966 ACP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 157,992 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 156,210 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 155,093 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 154,021 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 152,631 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pump support housing corroded no imminent danger

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 152,631 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pump support housing corroded no imminent danger

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 151,480 miles

Both rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

Slight gearbox leak

Pass 10 Jul 2020 150,104 miles

Hazard warning light system faulty, working time of test.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Slight gearbox leak

Pass 11 Jul 2019 149,267 miles

Nearside Front chassis damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front chassis damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 149,266 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front chassis damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front chassis damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 147,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded

Nearside Front Outer cv boot cracking

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Track-rod end ball joint dust cover worn

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 10 Jul 2018 147,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded

Nearside Front Outer cv boot cracking

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Track-rod end ball joint dust cover worn

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 10 May 2017 146,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general corrosion under vehicle

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2016 146,017 miles

oil leak

slight play in inner steering arms

Pass 8 May 2015 144,883 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2015 144,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2014 143,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

Fail 2 May 2014 143,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 9 May 2013 141,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 May 2012 139,956 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 138,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear flexible brake pipe ferrules corroded

front brake discs worn

nearside front flexible brake pipe ferrule corroded

offside front coil spring corroded

Fail 13 May 2010 138,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel pump mounting / housing corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front seat back adjuster / mounting worn

Pass 13 May 2010 138,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel pump mounting / housing corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front seat back adjuster / mounting worn

Pass 7 May 2009 137,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

doors corroded

slight corrosion o/s/f chassis by lower arm

Fail 7 May 2009 137,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

doors corroded

slight corrosion o/s/f chassis by lower arm

Pass 29 Apr 2008 136,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 136,594 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 136,283 miles

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

fan belt needs replaceing

Pass 5 May 2006 135,195 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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D966 ACP is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 D966 ACP, 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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D966 ACP is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 May 1987.

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