1987 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · D424 DPE

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by the most recent MOT pass in April 2026 at 8,883 miles where no defects were recorded. This follows a period of consistent passing over several years, despite a single failure in August 2022 which was immediately rectified within twenty hours. The lack of recurring advisories across the last three tests suggests the vehicle is currently in a clean mechanical state without developing systemic faults. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 39-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 228 miles per year. The data shows significant periods of inactivity, such as the three-year gap between January 2019 and August 2022 where the car covered only 40 miles. Between November 2023 and April 2026, it travelled just 443 miles. While this indicates minimal wear on the drivetrain and engine components, such long intervals of standing often lead to age-related degradation of rubber components that does not show in mileage figures alone. A buyer must physically inspect the structural integrity of the chassis and floor pans, as low-mileage classic vehicles are prone to hidden corrosion when left stationary for long periods. The inspection should check the brake lines, perished hoses, and suspension bushes for cracking or dry rot, as these degrade over regardless of use. Additionally, the age of the tyres and fluids should be verified, as they likely exceed their recommended shelf-life despite the low tread depth.