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E161 GRE

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

122,444 mi
Last recorded122,444 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE161 GRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 122,444 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2026 122,444 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 122,343 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 122,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 122,272 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 122,272 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 121,868 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 121,678 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2022 121,678 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2019 121,512 miles

front subframe and wishbones heavily corroded

heavy corrosion rear axle

osf brake pipe light corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2019 121,497 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

front subframe and wishbones heavily corroded

heavy corrosion rear axle

osf brake pipe light corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2018 121,097 miles

front brake discs corroded

front subframe has heavy corrosion

rear park brake only just met requirements would benifit from adjustment

Pass 9 Jan 2017 120,987 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 120,871 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osf nsf osr nsr (3.5.1i)

rear axle main bushes detriated

Fail 31 Dec 2015 120,865 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor/inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osf nsf osr nsr (3.5.1i)

rear axle main bushes detriated

Pass 12 Jan 2015 120,718 miles

light corosion to vehicle underside

light corosion various brake pipes

Pass 10 Jan 2014 117,842 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 113,805 miles

engine sump ,corroded

ns door has damage

nsr main axle bush deteriated

osf tyre worn on inner edge

rear discs inner faces corroded (brakeing effeciancy adequate)

valve cover gasket wet with oil

Pass 10 Jan 2012 108,321 miles

engine sump corroded and damp

osf tyre worn on inner edge

osr axle bush deteriated

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

rocker gasket leaking

Pass 7 Jan 2011 103,255 miles

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

rocker gasket leaking

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 18 Jan 2010 96,743 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 96,743 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 92,325 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 88,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 88,109 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 82,783 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 77,235 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 77,154 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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E161 GRE is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 E161 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 E161 GRE registered?

E161 GRE is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E161 GRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E161 GRE shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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