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E432 KYN

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,097 mi
Last recorded81,097 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE432 KYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 81,097 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 80,768 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 80,523 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 80,523 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

n/s/r brake pipe from fuel tank to flex slightly corroded

o/s n/s/f at flex brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2016 80,523 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arch to sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arch to sill end (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

n/s/r brake pipe from tank to flex slightly corroded

o/s mid sill slightly corroded

o/s n/s/f at flex brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 80,523 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

back box deteriorated corroded and blowing

Fail 8 Jul 2015 80,523 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

back box deteriorated corroded and blowing

Pass 24 Jul 2014 80,523 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 80,519 miles

drivers seat doesnt tilt

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit inner edge

n/s/r tyre perishing and low

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre on wear bars

Fail 28 Jun 2013 80,519 miles

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

drivers seat doesnt tilt

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit inner edge

n/s/r tyre perishing and low

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre on wear bars

Pass 2 Jul 2012 80,519 miles

o/s/r tyre nearing wear bars

o/s/f seat does not tilt forward

Fail 2 Jul 2012 80,519 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre nearing wear bars

o/s/f seat does not tilt forward

o/s/r tyre on wear bars

Pass 1 Jul 2011 80,519 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2011 80,519 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2010 80,518 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 80,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2009 8,029 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2008 70,776 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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E432 KYN is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 E432 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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E432 KYN is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 September 1987.

Is E432 KYN safe to buy?

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