1987 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · E617 KYR
1987 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 04 Nov 1987. Recorded mileage 147,907 miles. MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,907 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E617 KYR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 147,907 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E617 KYR 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 (E617 KYR) between June 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
E617 KYR Mileage History
- 06/06/2023142,762 mi
- 03/07/2024143,790 mi+1,028 mi
- 05/07/2025145,554 mi+1,764 mi
- 05/08/2026147,807 mi+2,253 mi
- 14/08/2026147,907 mi+100 mi
Average of roughly 1,613 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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