1987 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · E520 KYR
1987 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1987. Recorded mileage 158,630 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/12/2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,630 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 1595cc
E520 KYR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2009
- 158,630 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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E520 KYR Mileage History
- 10/10/2006157,159 mi
- 19/10/2006157,159 mi
- 19/09/2008157,884 mi+725 mi
- 25/09/2008157,882 mi-2 mi
- 15/12/2009158,630 mi+748 mi
Average of roughly 462 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
E520 KYR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volkswagen Golf (E520 KYR) between October 2006 and December 2009.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)”; “Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)”; “Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)”.
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