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E215 GLW

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,436 mi
Last recorded134,436 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE215 GLW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 134,436 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 134,264 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 133,364 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 132,076 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 127,815 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2009 119,591 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s rear tyre has tyre has cut on outer wall cords not exposed

o/s rear tyre has tyre has cut on outer wall cords not exposed

Fail 7 Oct 2009 119,586 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s rear tyre has tyre has cut on outer wall cords not exposed

o/s rear tyre has tyre has cut on outer wall cords not exposed

Pass 10 Jun 2008 160,534 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 160,315 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

damage to offside rear tyre outer wall

front grill loose

handbrake braking force low needs attention

larg engine/transmission oil leaks

nearside front tyre worn

play to offside rear wheel bearing

steering screeches at full locks left and right

vehicle lowered

Pass 21 May 2007 146,710 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 141,160 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 141,160 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all rear metal brake pipes showing advanced corosion

brake pedal low

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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E215 GLW is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E215 GLW, 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 E215 GLW registered?

E215 GLW is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 November 1987.

Is E215 GLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E215 GLW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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