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E827 HGV

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,045 mi
Last recorded182,045 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE827 HGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 182,045 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 182,045 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot floor showing corrosion

fuel pipes need attention

Pass 25 Oct 2013 76,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 172,795 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 170,557 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 169,515 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 162,823 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 162,769 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 156,045 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 154,182 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 154,181 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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E827 HGV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E827 HGV, 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 E827 HGV registered?

E827 HGV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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The MOT history for E827 HGV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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