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E77 EPD

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,142 mi
Last recorded170,142 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE77 EPD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 29 Nov 2025 170,142 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 170,073 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 170,051 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 169,718 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 169,705 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 168,687 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 168,681 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 166,501 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 161,996 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 157,871 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 153,673 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 151,453 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 134,001 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 1 Nov 2007 124,691 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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E77 EPD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 E77 EPD, 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 E77 EPD registered?

E77 EPD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E77 EPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E77 EPD shows 14 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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