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E720 JYT

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,344 mi
Last recorded124,344 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE720 JYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 124,344 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 124,258 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 123,606 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 123,079 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 122,432 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 121,579 miles

1 rear exhaust mounting missing but systerm supported

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 120,764 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 119,825 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 119,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 118,871 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 117,779 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 117,030 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 117,025 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 116,247 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 114,992 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight engine oil leak.

Fail 19 Aug 2008 114,992 miles

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight engine oil leak.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 113,841 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 112,644 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 111,903 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 111,903 miles

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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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E720 JYT is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E720 JYT, 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 E720 JYT registered?

E720 JYT is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E720 JYT safe to buy?

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