Official DVLA Record

1987 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · D891 KMT

D891 KMT

1987 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1987. Recorded mileage 132,648 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
1987 · Chester
MOT Status
Valid until 16/04/2025
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
132,648 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 16/04/2025
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1987
Engine
1781cc

D891 KMT Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2024
  • 132,648 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 Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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D891 KMT Mileage History

  1. 25/08/2022132,129 mi
  2. 15/04/2024132,646 mi+517 mi
  3. 18/04/2024132,648 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 315 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

D891 KMT MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 4 Jun 2026, 04:42
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volkswagen Golf (D891 KMT) between August 2022 and April 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 18 April 2024 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: Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (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: “Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative front and rear (4.4.1 (e))”; “Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.

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