1987 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · E146 OWW
1987 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 79,866 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,866 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E146 OWW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2025
- 79,866 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E146 OWW 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 (E146 OWW) between May 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
E146 OWW Mileage History
- 24/05/202379,579 mi
- 25/05/202379,579 mi
- 31/05/202479,763 mi+184 mi
- 03/06/202479,763 mi
- 16/06/202579,866 mi+103 mi
Average of roughly 139 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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