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E180 WJO

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

216,869 mi
Last recorded216,869 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE180 WJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 216,869 miles

surface corrosion on front suspension lower arms

Pass 30 Aug 2013 215,571 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 215,559 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 May 2012 212,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 212,814 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 210,914 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 208,342 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion around n/s and o/s front flexi brake pipe fixings

Fail 24 Mar 2010 208,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion around n/s and o/s front flexi brake pipe fixings

Pass 19 Mar 2009 203,351 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 203,351 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrossion by n/s o/s front brake pipe mnt

Pass 21 Feb 2008 197,053 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 192,612 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 192,600 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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E180 WJO is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E180 WJO, 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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E180 WJO is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 September 1987.

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