MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,450 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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E230 TBU is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 E230 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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How do I check the history of E230 TBU?
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What year was E230 TBU registered?
E230 TBU is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 October 1987.
Is E230 TBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for E230 TBU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does E230 TBU have outstanding finance?
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