1987 Volkswagen Golf 1.3L Petrol · E738 KEG
1987 Volkswagen Golf (1.3L, petrol). First registered 14 Dec 1987. Recorded mileage 79,021 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,021 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E738 KEG Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 79,021 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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E738 KEG Mileage History
- 28/06/202378,509 mi
- 30/04/202679,021 mi+512 mi
Average of roughly 180 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
E738 KEG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volkswagen Golf (E738 KEG) between June 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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