1986 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · D387 JRU
1986 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1986. Recorded mileage 81,525 miles. MOT expired on 29 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,525 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D387 JRU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2024
- 81,525 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.
D387 JRU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Volkswagen Golf (D387 JRU) between April 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 August 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: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
D387 JRU Mileage History
- 26/04/202281,166 mi
- 09/08/202381,356 mi+190 mi
- 15/08/202381,386 mi+30 mi
- 31/08/202481,525 mi+139 mi
Average of roughly 153 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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