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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,300 cc

V87 DCFMOT history

V87 DCF is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 188,902 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

V87 DCF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
188,902 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,267 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V87 DCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V87 DCF was last recorded at 188,902 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,901 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,267 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,902 miles
  • 2025 – 188,901 miles
  • 2024 – 188,901 miles
  • 2023 – 185,857 miles
  • 2022 – 182,510 miles
  • 2021 – 178,506 miles
  • 2020 – 174,494 miles
  • 2019 – 170,782 miles
  • 2018 – 167,012 miles
  • 2017 – 162,339 miles
  • 2016 – 156,664 miles
  • 2015 – 150,079 miles
  • 2014 – 143,836 miles
  • 2013 – 138,887 miles
  • 2012 – 134,045 miles
  • 2011 – 127,995 miles
  • 2010 – 123,007 miles
  • 2009 – 118,758 miles
  • 2008 – 115,197 miles
  • 2007 – 109,066 miles
  • 2006 – 103,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,902 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Hazard warning switch inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,902 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    188,902 miles
    Test number
    555169575363
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass188,901 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    188,901 miles
    Test number
    347991505759
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass188,901 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    188,901 miles
    Test number
    461833491681
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail188,901 miles (+3,044)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,901 miles
    Test number
    444072810916
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass185,857 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    185,857 miles
    Test number
    751128149354
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail185,857 miles (+3,347)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,857 miles
    Test number
    222828424428
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass182,510 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    182,510 miles
    Test number
    351364641135
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail182,510 miles (+4,004)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,510 miles
    Test number
    394038842074
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides. (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass178,506 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    178,506 miles
    Test number
    399221922472
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail178,506 miles (+4,012)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,506 miles
    Test number
    705571463981
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass174,494 miles (+3,712)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    174,494 miles
    Test number
    986346531438
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass170,782 miles (+3,770)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    170,782 miles
    Test number
    157352594968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass167,012 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    167,012 miles
    Test number
    885166234829
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail167,011 miles (+4,672)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,011 miles
    Test number
    330472557413
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass162,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    162,339 miles
    Test number
    709383549569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail162,339 miles (+5,675)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,339 miles
    Test number
    492917671574
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass156,664 miles (+6,585)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    156,664 miles
    Test number
    648929142827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass150,079 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    150,079 miles
    Test number
    199826535495
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail150,079 miles (+6,243)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,079 miles
    Test number
    129965535492
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass143,836 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    143,836 miles
    Test number
    617624244020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail143,836 miles (+4,949)4 failures8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,836 miles
    Test number
    435408134082
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass138,887 miles (+4,842)10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    138,887 miles
    Test number
    208427733062
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass134,045 miles (+6,050)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    134,045 miles
    Test number
    799703512007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass127,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    127,995 miles
    Test number
    458037821084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail127,995 miles (+4,988)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,995 miles
    Test number
    106499111451
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs pitted and worn
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking can not see cords

  26. Pass123,007 miles (+4,249)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    123,007 miles
    Test number
    554335820085
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

  27. Pass118,758 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    118,758 miles
    Test number
    183584149021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail118,744 miles (+3,547)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,744 miles
    Test number
    251183949095
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  29. Pass115,197 miles (+6,131)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    115,197 miles
    Test number
    161398118440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass109,066 miles (+5,513)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    109,066 miles
    Test number
    851614727003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass103,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    103,553 miles
    Test number
    861787926068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V87 DCF

Does V87 DCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V87 DCF is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V87 DCF?
The MOT on V87 DCF is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V87 DCF done?
V87 DCF was recorded at 188,902 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 4,267 miles a year.
Has V87 DCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V87 DCF has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on V87 DCF 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 V87 DCF find?
V87 DCF passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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