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E706 YRB

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,351 mi
Last recorded58,351 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE706 YRB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 21 Jun 2025 58,351 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 58,242 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 58,065 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 57,938 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 57,915 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 57,866 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 57,803 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 57,624 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 57,443 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 56,934 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 56,396 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes and brake hose ferrules greased

underseal to underside

Pass 1 Feb 2012 55,580 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 54,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 54,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 54,735 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 54,532 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 54,432 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 54,096 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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E706 YRB is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E706 YRB, 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 E706 YRB registered?

E706 YRB is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E706 YRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E706 YRB shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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