1987 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · E530 ELM
1987 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1987. Recorded mileage 114,052 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/08/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,052 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 1781cc
E530 ELM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2022
- 114,052 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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E530 ELM Mileage History
- 18/08/2021113,340 mi
- 19/07/2022114,026 mi+686 mi
- 02/08/2022114,052 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 745 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
E530 ELM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volkswagen Golf (E530 ELM) between August 2021 and August 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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