
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,598 cc
87 PATMOT history
87 PAT is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 99,860 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 99,860 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 9 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 10,029 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 87 PAT
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 25 Nov 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
87 PAT was last recorded at 99,860 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 4,432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 95,428 miles · 10 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,432 miles
- Average per year
- 10,029 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 99,860 miles
- 2025 – 95,428 miles
- 2024 – 89,893 miles
- 2023 – 83,349 miles
- 2022 – 74,352 miles
- 2021 – 60,005 miles
- 2020 – 40,901 miles
- 2018 – 26,907 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Wheel spacers fitted to all 4 wheels
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Windscreen tinted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
15 tests since 19 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,860 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 99,860 miles
- Test number
- 366778153439
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail99,860 miles (+4,432)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,860 miles
- Test number
- 511037408908
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass95,428 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 95,428 miles
- Test number
- 211616463183
- MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail95,428 miles (+5,535)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,428 miles
- Test number
- 636072847245
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass89,893 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 89,893 miles
- Test number
- 385843603505
- AdvisoryWheel spacers fitted to all 4 wheels
- AdvisoryWindscreen tinted
Fail89,892 miles (+6,543)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,892 miles
- Test number
- 371472281706
- MajorFront Registration plate incorrect and rear (0.1 (c))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides LHD headlights fitted (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryWheel spacers fitted to all 4 wheels
- AdvisoryWindscreen tinted
Pass83,349 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2024
- Odometer
- 83,349 miles
- Test number
- 980043794899
- MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail83,349 miles (+8,997)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,349 miles
- Test number
- 152998265498
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake insecure brake carrier (1.1.21 (c))
- MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass74,352 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 74,352 miles
- Test number
- 667073734719
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail74,352 miles (+14,347)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,352 miles
- Test number
- 979661578552
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass60,005 miles (+2,348)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 60,005 miles
- Test number
- 994325845016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,657 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 57,657 miles
- Test number
- 309013220013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,657 miles (+16,756)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,657 miles
- Test number
- 245524225571
- Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Air fresheners (3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass40,901 miles (+13,994)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 40,901 miles
- Test number
- 670153446862
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass26,907 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 26,907 miles
- Test number
- 809079549908
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 87 PAT
- What vehicle is registration 87 PAT currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 87 PAT on a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Nov 2015. 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 PAT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 87 PAT is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 87 PAT?
- The MOT on 87 PAT is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 87 PAT done?
- 87 PAT was recorded at 99,860 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 10,029 miles a year.
- Has 87 PAT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 87 PAT has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on 87 PAT 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 PAT find?
- 87 PAT passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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