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E386 KYN

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,386 mi
Last recorded18,386 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE386 KYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 18,386 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 18,066 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 17,707 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 17,456 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2021 17,178 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 17,048 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 16,979 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 16,692 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 16,676 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 16,573 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 16,492 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 16,474 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 16,136 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 16,135 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 14,520 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 14,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 14,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 14,499 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 14,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 14,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 13,158 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 9,636 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 9,634 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 4,760 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 4,757 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 153,593 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 Mar 2006 147,869 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 147,869 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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E386 KYN is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E386 KYN, 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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E386 KYN is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 August 1987.

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