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E802 JBK

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

117,469 mi
Last recorded117,469 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE802 JBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 117,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 116,982 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 116,807 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 3 May 2023 115,066 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 114,745 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 114,060 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 113,543 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 110,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 110,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2012 110,309 miles

exh repaired

Pass 31 May 2011 110,209 miles

exh in poor condition

wear n/s top strut mount

Pass 6 Jun 2007 110,021 miles

oilleak

play n/s top strut mount

Pass 6 May 2006 107,421 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 107,421 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

corrosion to fuel tank

fuel pipes corroded

near side front sear tilt not working

slight cracking to off side rear tyre

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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E802 JBK is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 E802 JBK, 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 E802 JBK registered?

E802 JBK is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 August 1987.

Is E802 JBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E802 JBK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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