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E805 ROH

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,116 mi
Last recorded127,116 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE805 ROH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 127,116 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 125,349 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 124,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

park brake 17% ,,, n/s low

Fail 12 Sep 2022 124,890 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2006 123,681 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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E805 ROH is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 E805 ROH, 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 E805 ROH registered?

E805 ROH is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E805 ROH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E805 ROH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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