1987 Volkswagen Golf 1.3L Petrol · D736 BLB
1987 Volkswagen Golf (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1987. Recorded mileage 82,930 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/02/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,930 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 1272cc
D736 BLB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2025
- 82,930 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 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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D736 BLB Mileage History
- 25/05/202282,930 mi
- 21/02/202482,930 mi
- 01/03/202482,930 mi
- 11/02/202582,930 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
D736 BLB 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 1987 Volkswagen Golf (D736 BLB) between May 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 February 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural st”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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