1987 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · D460 TWF
1987 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29/05/1987. Recorded mileage 133,083 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,083 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 1781cc
D460 TWF Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 133,083 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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D460 TWF Mileage History
- 24/11/2005120,008 mi
- 20/11/2006122,335 mi+2,327 mi
- 20/11/2006122,335 mi
- 22/11/2007123,133 mi+798 mi
- 27/11/2007123,139 mi+6 mi
- 24/04/2013123,580 mi+441 mi
- 28/07/2015123,960 mi+380 mi
- 18/07/2016129,289 mi+5,329 mi
- 27/07/2017132,483 mi+3,194 mi
- 01/08/2018132,989 mi+506 mi
- 09/09/2020133,050 mi+61 mi
- 30/09/2025133,083 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 659 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
D460 TWF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volkswagen Golf (D460 TWF) between November 2005 and September 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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