1987 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · E374 CFG
1987 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18/12/1987. Recorded mileage 116,971 miles. MOT valid until 11/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,971 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
E374 CFG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 116,971 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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E374 CFG Mileage History
- 19/02/2025116,926 mi
- 20/02/2025116,927 mi+1 mi
- 29/06/2026116,959 mi+32 mi
- 13/07/2026116,971 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 32 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
E374 CFG 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 (E374 CFG) between February 2025 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 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: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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