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E264 CPB

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

126,768 mi
Last recorded126,768 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE264 CPB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 126,768 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 126,764 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear tyers worn uneven

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

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

rear axle bushes deterioated

Pass 14 Aug 2010 120,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 120,138 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside rear discs in poor condition on inside surface

Fail 12 Aug 2009 114,573 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

suspension low

Pass 12 Aug 2009 114,573 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

suspension low

Pass 10 Jul 2008 107,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

hand brake cables stiff

n/s rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2008 107,580 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2007 96,419 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 96,419 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 90,224 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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E264 CPB is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 E264 CPB, 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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E264 CPB is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 September 1987.

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