1987 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · D601 JNX
1987 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1987. Recorded mileage 124,849 miles. MOT valid until 07/07/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,849 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 1595cc
D601 JNX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 124,849 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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D601 JNX Mileage History
- 16/03/2023123,846 mi
- 03/07/2024124,091 mi+245 mi
- 04/07/2025124,617 mi+526 mi
- 09/07/2025124,620 mi+3 mi
- 17/06/2026124,849 mi+229 mi
Average of roughly 308 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D601 JNX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volkswagen Golf (D601 JNX) between March 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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