Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 2,792 cc
87 CBMOT history
87 CB is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1993. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 114,338 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 114,338 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 9 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,076 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 87 CB
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,792 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 1 Mar 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
87 CB was last recorded at 114,338 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 1,001 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 113,337 miles · 28 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,001 miles
- Average per year
- 1,076 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 114,338 miles
- 2025 – 113,337 miles
- 2024 – 110,744 miles
- 2022 – 108,138 miles
- 2014 – 107,364 miles
- 2009 – 106,051 miles
- 2008 – 101,662 miles
- 2007 – 96,923 miles
- 2006 – 91,915 miles
- 2005 – 91,875 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass114,338 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
16 tests since 12 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,338 miles (+1,001)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 114,338 miles
- Test number
- 272520294560
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass113,337 miles (+2,593)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 113,337 miles
- Test number
- 659804608275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,744 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 110,744 miles
- Test number
- 240325444750
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,738 miles (+227)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,738 miles
- Test number
- 462517545135
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail110,511 miles (+2,373)8 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,511 miles
- Test number
- 553883593306
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to not working (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp top mount broken
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear lights tinted
Pass108,138 miles (+17)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 108,138 miles
- Test number
- 506617158803
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around Outer edge. Some cracking around Outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around Inner and Outer edges. Cracking around Outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail108,121 miles (+757)8 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,121 miles
- Test number
- 923278988486
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass107,364 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 107,364 miles
- Test number
- 556248524348
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteCoolant leak
Fail107,364 miles (+1,313)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,364 miles
- Test number
- 707838224359
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteCoolant leak
Pass106,051 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 106,051 miles
- Test number
- 532136499057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,051 miles (+4,389)11 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,051 miles
- Test number
- 802911999046
- FailureCentre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass101,662 miles (+4,739)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 101,662 miles
- Test number
- 823650878036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,923 miles (+5,008)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 96,923 miles
- Test number
- 494968557063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,915 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 91,915 miles
- Test number
- 313860916061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,915 miles (+40)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,915 miles
- Test number
- 971596606027
- FailureFront position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail91,875 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,875 miles
- Test number
- 870865585233
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Questions about 87 CB
- What vehicle is registration 87 CB currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 87 CB on a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1993. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 87 CB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 87 CB is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 87 CB?
- The MOT on 87 CB is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 87 CB done?
- 87 CB was recorded at 114,338 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 1,076 miles a year.
- Has 87 CB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 87 CB has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on 87 CB ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on 87 CB find?
- 87 CB passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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