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E870 FRP

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

179,448 mi
Last recorded179,448 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE870 FRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 179,448 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 179,428 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 179,224 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 179,047 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 178,778 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 178,431 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2020 178,240 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 177,992 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 177,699 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 177,548 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 177,368 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 177,120 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 176,778 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 176,778 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 176,806 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 176,274 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 175,860 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 175,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 174,011 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Jul 2006 172,841 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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E870 FRP is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E870 FRP, 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 E870 FRP registered?

E870 FRP is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 August 1987.

Is E870 FRP safe to buy?

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