1987 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · E448 FBD
1987 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 99,056 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,056 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E448 FBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/08/2026
- 99,056 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E448 FBD 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 (E448 FBD) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
E448 FBD Mileage History
- 05/07/202391,753 mi
- 11/07/202391,756 mi+3 mi
- 07/08/202496,100 mi+4,344 mi
- 23/07/202597,543 mi+1,443 mi
- 13/08/202699,056 mi+1,513 mi
Average of roughly 2,350 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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