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E123 SKJ

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

149,169 mi
Last recorded149,169 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE123 SKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 149,169 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 149,100 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 148,658 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 148,218 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 148,217 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 147,809 miles

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

brake pedal robber split

Fail 8 Nov 2018 147,809 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

brake pedal robber split

Pass 8 Nov 2017 146,457 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 146,456 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 143,375 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 143,373 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 142,718 miles

2 x fuel pipes under vehicle damp with petrol

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

chip screen

little or no damping being performed by front suspension

play steering column top bush

steel fuel pipes corroding under vehicle

Fail 9 Jul 2015 142,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

2 x fuel pipes under vehicle damp with petrol

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

chip screen

little or no damping being performed by front suspension

play steering column top bush

steel fuel pipes corroding under vehicle

Fail 30 Apr 2014 142,667 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 142,667 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 138,446 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 May 2013 138,446 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 126,945 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

ONE FUEL PUMP MOUNTING BROKEN - PUMP STILL SECURE

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 May 2012 126,945 miles

ONE FUEL PUMP MOUNTING BROKEN - PUMP STILL SECURE

Pass 18 May 2011 121,922 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 121,922 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 119,435 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 119,435 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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E123 SKJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 E123 SKJ, 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 E123 SKJ registered?

E123 SKJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 August 1987.

Is E123 SKJ safe to buy?

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