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E128 GRE

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,302 mi
Last recorded97,302 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE128 GRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 97,302 miles

all metal brake pipes covered in grease unable to fully inspect o/s/rear looks slightly rusty

auxillary belt showing cracking and fatigue

both front headlamps showing damp and poor images

both rear wheel bearings have slight play and the o/s has a slight noise when rotated

engine oil leak

front flexi brake hoses showing fatigue

water leak

Fail 24 Jun 2011 97,286 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all metal brake pipes covered in grease unable to fully inspect o/s/rear looks slightly rusty

auxillary belt showing cracking and fatigue

both front headlamps showing damp and poor images

both rear wheel bearings have slight play and the o/s has a slight noise when rotated

engine oil leak

front flexi brake hoses showing fatigue

water leak

Pass 19 May 2010 87,233 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

accelrator pedal anti slip rubber missing

both rear tyres are starting to crack and show wear on the outer side walls. no cord or ply visable

unable to fully inspect the front brake discs due to the vehicle being fitted with back plates

Fail 19 May 2010 87,233 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

accelrator pedal anti slip rubber missing

both rear tyres are starting to crack and show wear on the outer side walls. no cord or ply visable

unable to fully inspect the front brake discs due to the vehicle being fitted with back plates

Pass 14 May 2009 85,568 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 May 2008 83,996 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 82,527 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 82,527 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2006 80,761 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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.

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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E128 GRE is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E128 GRE, 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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E128 GRE is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E128 GRE safe to buy?

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