£3,000 - £4,000
1987 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI
United Kingdom • 4 Feb 2026 • Lot 274
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1987 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI with a 1781cc engine and 5-speed manual transmission. It has an expired MOT and is available for viewing between January 28 and February 3, 2026 in Pickering, with some paperwork included.
Condition
6
Expired MOT, some paperwork present.
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Manual
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
E721 TNC
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Make: VOLKSWAGEN Model: GOLF GTIRegistration: E721 TNCEngine Size (cc): 1781Transmission: 5 Speed Manual Petrol Year of Manufacture: 1987 Date First Registered: 01/08/1987MOT Expiry Date: EXPIRED - 25/10/2012Current V5: YESLocation: PICKERINGYou can view from: Wednesday 28 January 2026 - Tuesday 3 February 2026Current V5 present.
Paperwork includes an Instruction Manual, previous V5s, MOT certificates, V11 tax reminders, and invoices.
Points of note
£640
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,948
Median Price (Since 2020)
£75,962
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Oct 25 2012
Latest MOT Mileage
144,406 miles
Registration Date
1987-08-01
MOT History
Passed
On Oct 26 2011 with 144,406 miles
Failed
On Oct 19 2011 with 144,381 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Sep 22 2010 with 142,705 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
User Entered:
- Nail in offside front tyre
- Oil leak
- corrosion present underbody side
- rear axle is corroded
- nsf tyre has small cut
Failed
On Sep 21 2010 with 142,704 miles
There were 15 defects noted.
Fail:
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
User Entered:
- Nail in offside front tyre
- Oil leak
- corrosion present underbody side
- rear axle is corroded
Failed
On May 21 2008 with 142,003 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Passed
On May 21 2008 with 142,003 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Passed
On May 05 2007 with 138,893 miles
Failed
On Apr 26 2007 with 138,850 miles
There were 16 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- (Dangerous) Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On Apr 26 2006 with 135,573 miles
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