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454 THT

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

212,722 mi
Last recorded212,722 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration454 THT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 212,722 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 212,662 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 211,781 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 209,942 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 209,942 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 208,160 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 208,160 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 204,965 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 202,090 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 202,090 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 199,587 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 197,739 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2017 197,739 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2016 196,880 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 196,878 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 195,013 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 190,467 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 187,594 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 183,391 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 179,965 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 177,048 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 175,215 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 170,688 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 166,300 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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454 THT is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 454 THT, 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 454 THT registered?

454 THT is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 September 1987.

Is 454 THT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 454 THT shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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