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E818 VKA

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,171 mi
Last recorded149,171 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE818 VKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 149,171 miles
Pass 27 May 2024 148,163 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 147,071 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 147,016 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 146,537 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 146,044 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 145,702 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 144,926 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 144,251 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 143,833 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 142,844 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 141,901 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 140,891 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 140,009 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 139,576 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 138,789 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 138,118 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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E818 VKA is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 E818 VKA, 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 E818 VKA registered?

E818 VKA is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 September 1987.

Is E818 VKA safe to buy?

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