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401 BJW

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,150 mi
Last recorded50,150 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration401 BJW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2025 50,150 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 49,758 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 49,469 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 49,317 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 49,233 miles

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

Central exhaust hanger broken

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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401 BJW is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 401 BJW, 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

How do I check the history of 401 BJW?

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What year was 401 BJW registered?

401 BJW is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 February 1987.

Is 401 BJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 401 BJW shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 401 BJW have outstanding finance?

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