MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,436 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
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
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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