1987 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · 7 RTC
1987 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Apr 1987. Recorded mileage 101,612 miles. MOT valid until 16 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1987
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,612 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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7 RTC Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 101,612 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
7 RTC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volkswagen Golf (7 RTC) between November 2005 and May 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”.
7 RTC Mileage History
- 09/11/200591,938 mi
- 09/11/200591,938 mi
- 11/06/200793,999 mi+2,061 mi
- 11/06/200793,999 mi
- 01/06/200994,711 mi+712 mi
- 01/06/200994,711 mi
- 04/06/201094,868 mi+157 mi
- 04/06/201094,868 mi
- 08/06/201195,266 mi+398 mi
- 06/12/201295,904 mi+638 mi
- 06/12/201295,904 mi
- 20/05/201497,255 mi+1,351 mi
- 04/06/201597,491 mi+236 mi
- 29/06/201697,922 mi+431 mi
- 29/06/201697,922 mi
- 20/07/201799,142 mi+1,220 mi
- 12/07/201899,787 mi+645 mi
- 14/08/201999,989 mi+202 mi
- 28/08/2019100,004 mi+15 mi
- 11/05/2022101,073 mi+1,069 mi
- 10/05/2023101,333 mi+260 mi
- 14/05/2024101,610 mi+277 mi
- 14/05/2024101,612 mi+2 mi
- 16/05/2025101,611 mi-1 mi
- 18/05/2026101,612 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 471 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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