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E270 RWW

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

96,080 mi
Last recorded96,080 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE270 RWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 96,080 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 96,080 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 92,315 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 92,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 92,263 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 92,263 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 92,037 miles

coolant leak from engine

front brakes binding

slight blow from exhaust

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 1 Jun 2011 92,037 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

coolant leak from engine

front brakes binding

rear brake discs corroded

slight blow from exhaust

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 8 Dec 2009 90,887 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre inner side wall cracked but not showing cords

Fail 8 Dec 2009 90,887 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

o/s/r tyre inner side wall cracked but not showing cords

Pass 4 Dec 2008 89,630 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both n/s+o/s rear quarters corroded

front valance corroded

rear brake backing plates both sides corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2008 89,572 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front valance corroded

rear brake backing plates both sides corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2007 88,118 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 88,053 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 85,974 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 85,947 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 83,701 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

play in offside front antiroll bar link bush

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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E270 RWW is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 E270 RWW, 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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E270 RWW is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 October 1987.

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