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E269 GFL

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,310 mi
Last recorded156,310 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE269 GFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 156,310 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 155,704 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 155,582 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 155,399 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 155,196 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 155,020 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 154,887 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 154,886 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Central Rear exhaust support rubber broken

Pass 30 May 2018 153,520 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 153,520 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 152,580 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 151,437 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 151,437 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 149,048 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 146,304 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 146,304 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 144,531 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 140,900 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 137,877 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 137,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 134,655 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2009 131,798 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 131,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 129,793 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 129,793 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 127,325 miles
Fail 29 May 2007

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 124,035 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

oil leak

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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E269 GFL is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 E269 GFL, 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 E269 GFL registered?

E269 GFL is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E269 GFL safe to buy?

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