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E115 TEG

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,747 mi
Last recorded133,747 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE115 TEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 133,747 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 132,617 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 132,578 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 132,245 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 131,941 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 131,349 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 131,349 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2016 129,706 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded have been greased (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 129,706 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded have been greased (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 128,225 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise general corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2011 126,841 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/s/ door badly rusted also sill panel will need repair shortly.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 124,983 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 May 2010 124,846 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 15 May 2009 123,741 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 May 2009 123,739 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2008 122,005 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 119,799 miles

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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E115 TEG is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E115 TEG, 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

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What year was E115 TEG registered?

E115 TEG is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E115 TEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E115 TEG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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