No, E470 YAR is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for E470 YAR?

The MOT for E470 YAR is valid and due for renewal on or before 2 May 2019.

What is the recorded mileage of E470 YAR?

The recorded mileage for E470 YAR is 144,890 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is E470 YAR ULEZ compliant?

No, E470 YAR does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1987 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · E470 YAR

E470 YAR

1987 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1987. Recorded mileage 144,890 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 1987 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 02/05/2019
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 144,890 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 02/05/2019

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 144,890 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1987
Engine: 1781cc

£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee

Official Check

Have a promo code? Enter SAVE10 at checkout

10% OFF

Full Vehicle History & Finance Check£19.99 (HPI)

£8.99one-off payment

Instant online report + PDF copy emailed

Why check before paying the seller?

Free DVSA records only show public MOT passes. Only an Experian check verifies if the car has unpaid finance debt, a total-loss write-off marker, or a police theft report.

Experian Registry Checks Ready to Verify

Outstanding Finance (HP / PCP)

Lenders can legally repossess unpaid cars

READY

Insurance Total Loss (Cat S, N, A, B)

Structural & accident damage records

READY

Police Stolen Marker (PNC)

Police National Computer register

READY

Mileage Fraud & Plate Changes

Cross-referenced national logbook

READY

One-off payment PDF copy emailed Apple & Google Pay £20,000 guarantee

E470 YAR Key Findings

13 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 03/05/2018
144,890 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

Experian Provenance Check

Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.

Verified Experian Data

Full History Report

Official provenance and safety check for E470YAR

Data provided by Experian

Stolen

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Finance

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Write-off

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Salvage

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Imported

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Exported

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Scrapped

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Destruction

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

V5C Logbook

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee Included

Verify Outstanding Finance & Provenance Before Buying

Free DVLA records only confirm roadworthiness. Protect yourself against active finance repossession, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage fraud with an official Experian check.

✓ One-off payment (no subscription)✓ Instant on screen + PDF emailed✓ Official Experian registry✓ Apple Pay / Google Pay / Cards

Data provided by Experian

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence

Estimate current market value

Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.

E470 YAR Mileage History

03/01/2007110,838 mi
17/01/2007110,840 mi+2 mi
16/01/2008112,488 mi+1,648 mi
01/06/2009114,522 mi+2,034 mi
09/02/2012141,892 mi+27,370 mi
15/02/2012141,892 mi
17/06/2013141,895 mi+3 mi
15/07/2013141,895 mi
15/07/2013141,896 mi+1 mi
14/07/2014142,906 mi+1,010 mi
11/07/2015143,299 mi+393 mi
09/07/2016143,903 mi+604 mi
03/05/2018144,890 mi+987 mi

Average of roughly 3,006 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

E470 YAR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 18:26

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volkswagen Golf (E470 YAR) between January 2007 and May 2018.

The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 03 May 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)”; “Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)”; “Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)”.

PASS

FAIL

ADVISORY