1987 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · E500 CGX
1987 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 105,973 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,973 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E500 CGX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 105,973 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E500 CGX 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 (E500 CGX) between April 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 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: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (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: “Fuel system component leaking filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
E500 CGX Mileage History
- 06/04/2023104,914 mi
- 18/04/2023104,914 mi
- 13/04/2024105,497 mi+583 mi
- 16/04/2024105,497 mi
- 14/07/2026105,973 mi+476 mi
Average of roughly 324 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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