1987 Volkswagen Golf 1.3L Petrol · D175 KVF
1987 Volkswagen Golf (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1987. Recorded mileage 64,100 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,100 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D175 KVF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 64,100 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D175 KVF 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 (D175 KVF) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 October 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: Suspension (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
D175 KVF Mileage History
- 26/08/202263,819 mi
- 21/08/202364,084 mi+265 mi
- 26/09/202364,084 mi
- 22/10/202464,098 mi+14 mi
- 16/10/202564,100 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 89 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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