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E242 UUJ

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,215 mi
Last recorded158,215 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE242 UUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 158,215 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 158,126 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 158,126 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 May 2022 158,101 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust mounts split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. backrest excessive movement (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure backrest (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 157,797 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 157,797 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect incorrect spacing (0.1 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 157,739 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 157,731 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 155,658 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and centre exhaust sections starting to deteriorate

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

osf tyre starting to wear low

Fail 14 Jul 2010 155,658 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and centre exhaust sections starting to deteriorate

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

osf tyre starting to wear low

Pass 27 Aug 2009 153,614 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 153,614 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Alternator insecure.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2008 150,022 miles

Oil leak from sump plug

corrosion to fuel tank

Fail 22 Aug 2008 150,022 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from sump plug

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to fuel tank

Pass 2 Feb 2007 146,392 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2007 146,392 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Inner Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside front spot/headlamp lense cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2005 144,562 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 144,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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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E242 UUJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 E242 UUJ, 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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E242 UUJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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