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E574 ARC

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

242,290 mi
Last recorded242,290 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE574 ARC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 242,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 240,380 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 237,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 234,112 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 225,175 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 220,895 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 220,075 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 215,809 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 214,150 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 214,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 210,422 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 201,434 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 187,193 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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E574 ARC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 E574 ARC, 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 E574 ARC registered?

E574 ARC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 September 1987.

Is E574 ARC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E574 ARC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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