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E23 UKM

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,007 mi
Last recorded131,007 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE23 UKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 131,007 miles

Heavy under seal under car

Pass 19 Jul 2019 130,149 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 130,145 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 128,482 miles

Nearside Front cv boot

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front trye cracking

Rear both tyres cracking

under seal under van covering

Pass 12 May 2017 124,088 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 124,087 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 119,994 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

exhaust system supports need looking at

rear axle hub spacer fitten on o/s but not n/s

Pass 2 Jul 2014 114,331 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 111,853 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s cv gaitor slightly perished

slight corrosion n/s vehicle bed

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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E23 UKM is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E23 UKM, 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 E23 UKM registered?

E23 UKM is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 October 1987.

Is E23 UKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E23 UKM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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