1987 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · D482 ELM
1987 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30/06/1987. Recorded mileage 109,134 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,134 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
D482 ELM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2025
- 109,134 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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D482 ELM Mileage History
- 03/05/2022105,657 mi
- 20/06/2023106,805 mi+1,148 mi
- 28/06/2024107,756 mi+951 mi
- 27/06/2025109,134 mi+1,378 mi
- 27/06/2025109,134 mi
Average of roughly 1,103 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D482 ELM 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 (D482 ELM) between May 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 June 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: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
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