1987 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · E262 GNP
1987 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 1987. Recorded mileage 137,410 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,410 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E262 GNP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 137,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E262 GNP 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 (E262 GNP) between October 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2026 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: Suspension (13 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevent”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
E262 GNP Mileage History
- 23/10/2023136,888 mi
- 17/04/2025137,242 mi+354 mi
- 17/04/2025137,244 mi+2 mi
- 29/05/2026137,405 mi+161 mi
- 29/05/2026137,410 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 201 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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