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E102 CMV

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,898 mi
Last recorded57,898 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE102 CMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2026 57,898 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 57,563 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 56,844 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 56,533 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2022 56,208 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 55,779 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 55,323 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 55,070 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 54,895 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 54,733 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 54,457 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 53,939 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 53,302 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 52,888 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 52,240 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 51,498 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 50,095 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 50,008 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 49,188 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 48,086 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 47,090 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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E102 CMV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 117,027 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E102 CMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E102 CMV registered?

E102 CMV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 August 1987.

Is E102 CMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E102 CMV shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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