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E819 JYT

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,698 mi
Last recorded131,698 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE819 JYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 131,698 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 138,661 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 131,648 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 131,600 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 131,575 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 131,421 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 130,922 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 130,908 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 130,085 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 130,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 129,238 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 128,152 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

advise centre exhaust has minor leak and exhaust very rusty

all roadwheels have slight distortion in rim edges

intermittent noise in pulley area

Pass 4 Jan 2008 126,320 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

advise centre exhaust has minor leak and exhaust very rusty

all roadwheels have slight distortion in rim edges

Fail 28 Dec 2007 126,315 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

advise centre exhaust has minor leak and exhaust very rusty

all roadwheels have slight distortion in rim edges

front brake pads worn very low n/s/f outer pad worn near limit

fuel filler cap sealing washer shows perishing and cracking

Pass 2 Jan 2007 119,943 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

clutch requires attention

front brake hoses showing age

interior rear view mirror damaged advise repair

misfire

oil level low monitor

Fail 29 Dec 2006 119,940 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

brake hoses show slight perishing and corrosion on unions

brake warning light on dash staying on

clutch requires attention

interior rear view mirror damaged advise repair

misfire

oil level low monitor

strong advise n/s/r tyre has cracking and tread low on inner edge

Fail 30 Dec 2005 116,092 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

all steering and suspension showing age advise

brake hoses showing age

drivers seat back does not move but is secured in upright position

fuel pipes corroded

handbrake cables showing age

headlamps have weak pattern advise

non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s/f tyre perishing and cracking in sidewall advise

o/s/r tyre tread getting low advise

oil leak

shock absorbers aged and weak advise

Pass 30 Dec 2005 116,092 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

all steering and suspension showing age advise

brake hoses showing age

drivers seat back does not move but is secured in upright position

fuel pipes corroded

handbrake cables showing age

headlamps have weak pattern advise

o/s/f tyre perishing and cracking in sidewall advise

o/s/r tyre tread getting low advise

oil leak

shock absorbers aged and weak advise

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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E819 JYT is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E819 JYT, 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 E819 JYT registered?

E819 JYT is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E819 JYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E819 JYT shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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