CarVerify

Free Car Check

E26 WTT

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,097 mi
Last recorded95,097 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE26 WTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 95,097 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2025 94,595 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 94,561 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 93,891 miles

Staining around fuel pump - no leak apparent

Pass 2 May 2023 93,054 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 92,119 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 91,730 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 90,815 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 90,809 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 89,767 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 88,912 miles

Parking brake performance only just met. 17%

Pass 4 Jun 2016 87,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 87,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 87,343 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 86,073 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 86,073 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 86,056 miles

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

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

corrosion present all areas underbody

Pass 16 Jul 2012 85,954 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 85,945 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 85,923 miles

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

corosion offside front floor pan near cill

Fail 18 Jul 2011 85,908 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

corosion offside front floor pan near cill

Pass 14 Jul 2010 85,844 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 85,524 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 85,524 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 84,897 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 84,897 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2007 82,652 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s headlamp lens condensed

Fail 17 Jul 2007 82,652 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

n/s/ headlamp lens condensed

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 79,659 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 79,658 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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
Full Volkswagen Golf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E26 WTT is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E26 WTT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E26 WTT?

You can check the full history of E26 WTT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E26 WTT registered?

E26 WTT is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 September 1987.

Is E26 WTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E26 WTT shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E26 WTT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E26 WTT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.