1987 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · 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
- 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: 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.
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D891 KMT Mileage History
- 25/08/2022132,129 mi
- 15/04/2024132,646 mi+517 mi
- 18/04/2024132,648 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 315 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
D891 KMT MOT History
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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