1987 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · D822 SGT
1987 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24/04/1987. Recorded mileage 110,897 miles. MOT valid until 19/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,897 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 1781cc
D822 SGT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 110,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
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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D822 SGT Mileage History
- 30/09/2022109,915 mi
- 07/09/2023110,535 mi+620 mi
- 18/09/2023110,544 mi+9 mi
- 09/09/2024110,632 mi+88 mi
- 20/11/2025110,897 mi+265 mi
Average of roughly 313 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D822 SGT 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 (D822 SGT) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 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: Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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