MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,603 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
incorrectly fitted anti-rattle clip on n/s/f disc pads.
o/s & n/s rearbrake hose ferrules slight corrosion (main pipes to axle ).
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
n/s/f hose mounting missing
rear brake hose ferrules corroded
wiper not parking correctly
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
front and o/s/r brakes binding slightly
rear brake discs rusted
rubber mounting missing from n/s/f brake hose
wiper parks in centre of windscreen
n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge
rear brake hose ends heavily rusted
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 TBU is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E215 TBU, 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 TBU registered?
E215 TBU is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 November 1987.
Is E215 TBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for E215 TBU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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