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E720 SEJ

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Brown Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,295 mi
Last recorded101,295 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE720 SEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 101,295 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 101,265 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 101,106 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 100,997 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 100,879 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 100,820 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 100,654 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 100,547 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 99,750 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 99,412 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 99,088 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 98,729 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 161,927 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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E720 SEJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Brown with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 E720 SEJ, 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

How do I check the history of E720 SEJ?

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What year was E720 SEJ registered?

E720 SEJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 October 1987.

Is E720 SEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E720 SEJ shows 13 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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