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E186 LLT

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,666 mi
Last recorded158,666 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE186 LLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 158,666 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 100,281 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 94,410 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 92,611 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 91,139 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 90,382 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 90,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 89,654 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 86,088 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 86,088 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2013 85,977 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s/r steel fuel pipes slightly rusty

verious exhaust rubbers cracking slightly

Fail 5 Mar 2008 82,542 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s inner steering arm has slight movment

n/s o/s front wheel arches have trims missing

o/s door mirror poor condition

o/s head lamp poor patern

Pass 5 Mar 2008 82,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s inner steering arm has slight movment

n/s o/s front wheel arches have trims missing

o/s door mirror poor condition

o/s head lamp poor patern

Fail 16 Oct 2006 70,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pump has mastic around joint

no rear seat belts fitted

no rear seats fitted

quick release steering wheel has slight movment

Pass 16 Oct 2006 70,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

fuel pump has mastic around joint

no rear seat belts fitted

no rear seats fitted

quick release steering wheel has slight movment

Fail 5 Sep 2006 68,918 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

movement in offside and nearside front seat runners

movement in steering column

no seats or seatbelts fitted to rear of vehicle

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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E186 LLT is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 E186 LLT, 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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E186 LLT is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 September 1987.

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