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E214 TOC

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,551 mi
Last recorded25,551 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE214 TOC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 May 2011 25,551 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2009 25,286 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 24,636 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 24,273 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 24,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 23,942 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 23,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 23,464 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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E214 TOC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E214 TOC, 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 E214 TOC registered?

E214 TOC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 November 1987.

Is E214 TOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E214 TOC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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