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E137 JWK

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

230,913 mi
Last recorded230,913 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE137 JWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 230,913 miles

ALL 4 TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S/F/ AND O/S/F (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 230,913 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

ALL 4 TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S/F/ AND O/S/F (2.5.C.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 222,557 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2015 222,556 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 116,806 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 116,729 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 116,429 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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E137 JWK is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E137 JWK, 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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E137 JWK is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 November 1987.

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