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E451 YAR

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,195 mi
Last recorded115,195 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE451 YAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 115,195 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 114,842 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 111,941 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 109,936 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 105,991 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 104,323 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 104,323 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 104,037 miles

front shockers slightly soft

Pass 29 May 2012 104,066 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 104,066 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 102,604 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 102,547 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 102,547 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 102,399 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 102,399 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 102,190 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 102,189 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E451 YAR is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 E451 YAR, 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

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What year was E451 YAR registered?

E451 YAR is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 August 1987.

Is E451 YAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E451 YAR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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