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E132 YAO

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

196,154 mi
Last recorded196,154 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE132 YAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 196,154 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

noise on rear brakes

offside rear inner wheel arch cover fitted

rear seats not presented for test

Pass 28 Feb 2013 192,195 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 192,195 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 180,683 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 180,644 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2010 173,932 miles

advise front grill loose

advise oil leaks

advise rear brake pipes corroded

advise rear exhaust rubber missing

advise rear trailing arm bushes perished

advise slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

advise timming belt cover missing

Fail 3 Nov 2010 173,915 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

advise front grill loose

advise oil leaks

advise rear brake pipes corroded

advise rear exhaust rubber missing

advise rear trailing arm bushes perished

advise slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

advise timming belt cover missing

Pass 20 Oct 2009 169,361 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 169,360 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 164,446 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 164,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2007 159,389 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

engine hunting badly

o/s/f door handle stiff in operation

Pass 3 Oct 2006 153,516 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 153,483 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 147,365 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn.

corrosion in both nearside rear and offside rear brake hose metal fittings.

corrosion in metal fuel pipe by fuel pump.

fuel cap damaged.

oil leak

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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E132 YAO is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E132 YAO, 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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E132 YAO is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 September 1987.

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