MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,302 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was E128 GRE registered?
E128 GRE is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1987.
Is E128 GRE safe to buy?
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