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D987 HYK

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,338 mi
Last recorded111,338 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD987 HYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2025 111,338 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 110,957 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 110,704 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 110,025 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 108,689 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 108,055 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 106,434 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 103,120 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 99,807 miles

o/s and n/s front anti roll bar drop link bushes has slight wear

o/s front shock absorber top mount has movement

Pass 13 Mar 2006 99,236 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front shock absorber top mount has slight lift

rear brake discs has corrosion

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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D987 HYK is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 D987 HYK, 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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What year was D987 HYK registered?

D987 HYK is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 May 1987.

Is D987 HYK safe to buy?

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