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E363 KBP

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,054 mi
Last recorded135,054 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE363 KBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 135,054 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle too low for RBT.

Pass 1 Apr 2025 134,468 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 134,468 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 133,803 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 133,312 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 131,683 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 130,683 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 129,016 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 127,817 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 124,230 miles

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

rear box mounting rubber starting to perrish

Pass 14 Apr 2011 116,388 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 111,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

off and nearside front tyres have 3mm tread

Fail 14 Apr 2010 111,384 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

off and nearside front tyres have 3mm tread

Pass 26 Sep 2008 107,048 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 104,122 miles

Rear seat and belts removed.

Fail 28 Sep 2007 104,122 miles

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

Rear seat and belts removed.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 100,366 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 100,366 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front caliper dust covers split (both sides)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 97,619 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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E363 KBP is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 E363 KBP, 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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E363 KBP is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 October 1987.

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