1987 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · E876 DPD
1987 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 130,433 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,433 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E876 DPD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 130,433 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E876 DPD 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 (E876 DPD) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 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 (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
E876 DPD Mileage History
- 11/07/2022124,209 mi
- 11/07/2022124,209 mi
- 06/09/2023128,328 mi+4,119 mi
- 30/04/2025129,746 mi+1,418 mi
- 15/07/2026130,433 mi+687 mi
Average of roughly 1,552 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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