1987 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · E995 HSG
1987 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 1987. Recorded mileage 117,351 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,351 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E995 HSG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2023
- 117,351 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E995 HSG 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 (E995 HSG) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 2023 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 (8 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
E995 HSG Mileage History
- 08/08/2022112,758 mi
- 16/08/2022112,758 mi
- 14/08/2023117,351 mi+4,593 mi
Average of roughly 4,521 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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