1987 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · D482 ELM
1987 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 1987. Recorded mileage 109,134 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jun 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
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D482 ELM Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2025
- 109,134 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volkswagen Golf (D482 ELM) between March 2006 and June 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)”; “Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”.
D482 ELM Mileage History
- 09/03/200686,663 mi
- 09/03/200686,663 mi
- 15/06/200789,268 mi+2,605 mi
- 18/06/200789,274 mi+6 mi
- 20/06/200891,076 mi+1,802 mi
- 23/06/200891,076 mi
- 06/08/200996,600 mi+5,524 mi
- 06/08/200996,600 mi
- 18/10/201698,264 mi+1,664 mi
- 01/05/201999,528 mi+1,264 mi
- 01/05/201999,528 mi
- 01/03/2021102,993 mi+3,465 mi
- 01/03/2021102,993 mi
- 03/05/2022105,657 mi+2,664 mi
- 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 1,164 miles per year across 19 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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