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E262 GNP

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,410 mi
Last recorded137,410 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE262 GNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 137,410 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2026 137,405 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 137,244 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 137,242 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 136,888 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2016 136,741 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 136,614 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 136,440 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 11 May 2010 136,440 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 134,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

alternator bolt sticking through cambelt cover

Fail 9 Apr 2009 134,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

alternator bolt sticking through cambelt cover

Pass 7 Mar 2008 133,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 16 Jan 2007 131,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 131,665 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 127,527 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 127,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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E262 GNP is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E262 GNP, 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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E262 GNP is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 September 1987.

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