1987 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · E964 BCN
1987 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 1987. Recorded mileage 93,535 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,535 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E964 BCN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2025
- 93,535 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E964 BCN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volkswagen Golf (E964 BCN) between April 2024 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
E964 BCN Mileage History
- 03/04/202493,418 mi
- 08/04/202493,418 mi
- 29/05/202593,535 mi+117 mi
Average of roughly 101 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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