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E842 KYL

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

188,649 mi
Last recorded188,649 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE842 KYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 188,649 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 188,620 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 188,589 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play NS and OS (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play NS and OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 176,570 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 176,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill And Central Outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer And End Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer And End Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 163,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 152,883 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 152,693 miles

corrosion to front of nearside outer door sill

Pass 21 Oct 2015 152,334 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 151,748 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 151,054 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 151,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 150,449 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 150,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 149,498 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 148,516 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 148,516 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 142,217 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 142,217 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 146,761 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 146,761 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 145,265 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 144,141 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 141,985 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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E842 KYL is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 E842 KYL, 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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E842 KYL is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 November 1987.

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