MOT Status
ValidMileage
198,572 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel pipe damaged at fuel pump/filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure centre rubber broken and rear one has come off (6.1.2 (a))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
sills starting to corrode
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E120 CGM is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 E120 CGM, 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.
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What year was E120 CGM registered?
E120 CGM is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1987.
Is E120 CGM safe to buy?
The MOT history for E120 CGM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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