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E643 KYM

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,954 mi
Last recorded127,954 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE643 KYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 127,954 miles

Exhaust mounting defective central and rear perished [cable tie tempfix] (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 127,264 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 126,349 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both headlamp mounts/fixings poor

nsf and osf suspension arm rear mountind bolts loose[spinning in captive nut inside chassis] but secure

Pass 21 May 2022 125,532 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 124,462 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 124,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolt securing loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 124,107 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 124,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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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E643 KYM is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E643 KYM, 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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What year was E643 KYM registered?

E643 KYM is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 October 1987.

Is E643 KYM safe to buy?

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