1987 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · D866 KVF
1987 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/03/1987. Recorded mileage 149,384 miles. MOT valid until 31/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,384 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
D866 KVF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 149,384 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 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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D866 KVF Mileage History
- 22/03/2024149,145 mi
- 25/04/2024149,177 mi+32 mi
- 02/09/2025149,315 mi+138 mi
- 24/08/2026149,384 mi+69 mi
- 24/08/2026149,384 mi
Average of roughly 99 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D866 KVF 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 (D866 KVF) between March 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 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 (11 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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