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E170 CAR

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

180,765 mi
Last recorded180,765 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE170 CAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 180,765 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 179,942 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 178,721 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 177,724 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 176,618 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 175,334 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 173,947 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 170,437 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 168,852 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 167,130 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 164,848 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 162,402 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 157,828 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 155,017 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 151,594 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 148,759 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2010 148,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 146,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 146,460 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 143,297 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 140,389 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 137,493 miles

Corrosion getting into rear wheel arches.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 133,711 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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E170 CAR is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 E170 CAR, 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 E170 CAR registered?

E170 CAR is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E170 CAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E170 CAR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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