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E882 KYF

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,454 mi
Last recorded145,454 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE882 KYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2025 145,454 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 144,269 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 144,243 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 143,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 143,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up on wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine rocker cover leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 196,245 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 195,240 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 188,533 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 188,533 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 188,533 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 188,533 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 188,533 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 188,533 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 188,533 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 188,525 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 185,241 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 185,241 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

N/S & O/S front seats slightly insecure

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 182,095 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2011 178,448 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 178,443 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 175,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 175,378 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 173,264 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 170,462 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 166,638 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 163,253 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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E882 KYF is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E882 KYF, 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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E882 KYF is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 August 1987.

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