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B9 GRU

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,876 mi
Last recorded84,876 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 GRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 84,876 miles

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

Unable to carry out RBT due to vehicle being lowered.

Pass 21 Oct 2024 84,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 84,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 84,876 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 84,876 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 84,876 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 84,876 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 84,414 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 83,790 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 14 May 2018 83,738 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wipers (8.3.1e)

Coolant leak ()

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 82,740 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 82,384 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 82,377 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

excess brake fluid on rear brake drum backing plate and front calipers

Pass 18 Sep 2008 82,109 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

centre mirror not fitted.front number plate slightly loose.

front brake discs rusty on surface.

offside front brake hose ferrules starting to corrode,brake pipes starting to corrode.

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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B9 GRU is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B9 GRU, 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 B9 GRU registered?

B9 GRU is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is B9 GRU safe to buy?

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