MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,165 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake hose ferrules some corrosion
nearside front brake disc corroded
rear brake pipes some corrosion
some corrosion to underside of vehicle
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
chassis and floor have corrosion
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
corrosion to o/s windscreen pillar
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E253 WTM is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel 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 E253 WTM, 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 E253 WTM registered?
E253 WTM is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 August 1987.
Is E253 WTM safe to buy?
The MOT history for E253 WTM 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.
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