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E171 NUW

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

122,759 mi
Last recorded122,759 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE171 NUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 122,759 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 122,759 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking fuel pump joint (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating brakes want bleeding ? (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 122,759 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 122,759 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2015 122,646 miles

rear coil springs corroded

rear brake pipes corroding

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroding

slight free play/movement at steering rack mounts

slight free play/movement in driver's seat base

Fail 10 Aug 2015 122,646 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

rear coil springs corroded

slight free play/movement at steering rack mounts

slight free play/movement in driver's seat base

Pass 29 Jul 2014 121,984 miles

brake pipes corroding slightly

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 28 Jul 2014 121,984 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

brake pipes corroding slightly

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 29 Jul 2013 122,151 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant light on

rear view mirror missing

Fail 29 Jul 2013 121,511 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant light on

rear view mirror missing

Pass 30 Jan 2012 121,006 miles

rear view mirror missing

Fail 30 Jan 2012 121,006 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear view mirror missing

Pass 4 Feb 2010 120,028 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 120,027 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front brakes slightly imbalanced

fuel filler cap rubber seal worn and starting to split

fuel pipe (front to rear) corroded

interior rear view mirror detached

o/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm) and tread feathering on inner edge

oil leaking from engine/gearbox

rear exhaust silencer corroded and baffles loose

slight free-play at steering rack mounts

Pass 29 Jan 2009 114,671 miles

centre exhaust rubber splitting

front brake discs lipped and corroded

front brake hoses perished

fuel pipe (below car) corroded

o/s/f shock absorber damp

slight leak from exhaust flexi-section

slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Fail 29 Jan 2009 114,671 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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)

centre exhaust rubber splitting

front brake discs lipped and corroded

front brake hoses perished

fuel pipe (below car) corroded

o/s/f shock absorber damp

slight leak from exhaust flexi-section

slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 1 Feb 2008 104,112 miles

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2008 104,112 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2006 89,652 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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E171 NUW is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 E171 NUW, 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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E171 NUW is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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