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B8 ENP

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,145 mi
Last recorded132,145 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 ENP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 132,145 miles

all underbody covered in sealer

Fail 2 Aug 2025 132,145 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

all underbody covered in sealer

Pass 16 Sep 2017 131,557 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 152,105 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 152,105 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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B8 ENP is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 117,027 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B8 ENP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B8 ENP?

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What year was B8 ENP registered?

B8 ENP is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is B8 ENP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 ENP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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