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E167 WDV

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,890 mi
Last recorded131,890 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE167 WDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 131,890 miles

chassis corrosion to rear off body

corrosion to bulk head not weakend

corrosion to front panel around engine mount (not weakend)

nearside rear wheel bearing small play

Fail 22 Sep 2015 131,881 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear off lower arm inside inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength outer sill (2.4.A.3)

chassis corrosion to rear off body

corrosion to bulk head not weakend

corrosion to front panel around engine mount (not weakend)

nearside rear wheel bearing small play

Fail 14 Oct 2014 129,370 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

exhaust mounts perished

Pass 14 Oct 2014 129,370 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

exhaust mounts perished

Pass 17 Oct 2013 126,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounts perished.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 126,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Both handbrake cable outer sleeves split.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounts perished.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 123,710 miles

Both front tyres side walls cracking.

Exhaust mounts perished system secure.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2012 123,706 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Both front tyres side walls cracking.

Exhaust mounts perished system secure.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2011 120,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/s/r tyre side wall perished.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 120,725 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/s/r tyre side wall perished.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 117,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre lightly perished

Fail 18 Oct 2010 117,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre lightly perished

Pass 16 Dec 2008 114,618 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 114,587 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 110,890 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 15 Dec 2006 107,525 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 104,424 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

nearside mirror missing

Fail 4 Aug 2005 104,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

nearside top strut mount excesive play

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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E167 WDV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E167 WDV, 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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E167 WDV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 August 1987.

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