1987 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · E297 FPB
1987 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 23 Nov 1987. Recorded mileage 162,015 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,015 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E297 FPB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
- 162,015 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E297 FPB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volkswagen Golf (E297 FPB) between May 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2025 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: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
E297 FPB Mileage History
- 18/05/2022161,217 mi
- 17/01/2024161,231 mi+14 mi
- 21/07/2025162,015 mi+784 mi
- 29/07/2025162,015 mi
Average of roughly 250 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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