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E236 LJD

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,214 mi
Last recorded170,214 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE236 LJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2009 170,214 miles

Battery clamp not fitted correctly

Exhaust in poor condition

Nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Tracking out (steering wheel off centre)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 164,120 miles

Centre exhaust in poor condition

Front brake discs look poor and slight bind to both sides front brake

Nearside front tyre in poor condition

Nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Offside front tyre in poor condition

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2006 163,798 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 163,345 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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E236 LJD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E236 LJD, 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 E236 LJD registered?

E236 LJD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 November 1987.

Is E236 LJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E236 LJD shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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