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E876 DPD

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,433 mi
Last recorded130,433 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE876 DPD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 130,433 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 129,746 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 128,328 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 124,209 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 124,209 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 123,734 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 123,606 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 122,094 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 121,854 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 121,159 miles

Tyres stretched on rims.

Fail 23 Jun 2015 121,159 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Tyres stretched on rims.

Pass 2 May 2014 119,068 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension very low

Tyres stretched

Fail 30 Apr 2014 119,068 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Suspension very low

Tyres stretched

Fail 24 Apr 2013 115,491 miles

LHD Headlamps masked to comply.

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 115,491 miles

LHD Headlamps masked to comply.

Fail 21 May 2012 113,610 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 21 May 2012 113,610 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2011 110,130 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 110,130 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 105,021 miles

Rear tyres worn on inside edges.

Fail 12 Apr 2010 105,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres worn on inside edges.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 97,273 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 97,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Interior mirror missing

Pass 28 Mar 2008 90,633 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 88,341 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 88,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres feathered on inner edges

Pass 7 Jun 2006 87,294 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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E876 DPD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 E876 DPD, 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 E876 DPD registered?

E876 DPD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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