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E130 OUE

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

162,323 mi
Last recorded162,323 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE130 OUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 162,323 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 162,066 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body and chassis covered in waxoyl (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 161,985 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt missing center (7.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2021 155,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 155,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led fitted not standard halogens (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led fitted not standard halodgen (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 155,670 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 151,842 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced quarter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassie rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake inadequately mounted handbrake cable rubbing on wheel (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2019 142,878 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 142,877 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 133,312 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 133,312 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 123,664 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear chassis around exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2016 123,409 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 114,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 25 May 2013 113,422 miles

1.small chip on windscreen. 2.slight play in upper top steering bush. 3.corrosion on brake ferrules/components.

Pass 1 May 2012 103,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 93,472 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2011 93,468 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2010 89,604 miles

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 89,592 miles

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 86,849 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 83,609 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 80,149 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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E130 OUE is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 E130 OUE, 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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E130 OUE is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 October 1987.

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