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E278 DPD

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

230,695 mi
Last recorded230,695 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE278 DPD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 230,695 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 226,241 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 220,131 miles

Nearside Front Outer drive-shaft boot has slight leak

Nearside Front brake hose deteriorated

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 213,629 miles

Front both brakes binding slightly

Nearside Front Outer driveshaft boot leaking

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jul 2017 213,629 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Front both brakes binding slightly

Nearside Front Outer driveshaft boot leaking

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 208,337 miles

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

Nearside driveshaft boot leaking

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 201,821 miles

severe engine oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2015 201,628 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

severe engine oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2014 193,846 miles

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

offside front inner brake pad wearing low

Pass 22 Jul 2013 186,036 miles

engine has an oil leak that has progressed down offside front lower suspension arm and has also caused deterioration of sus/arm bushes

Fail 11 Jul 2013 185,583 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

engine has an oil leak that has progressed down offside front lower suspension arm and has also caused deterioration of sus/arm bushes

Pass 10 Jul 2012 178,946 miles

n/s/f brake hose perished

n/s/r wheel beraing noisey

Fail 3 Jul 2012 178,777 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Pass 4 Jul 2011 172,695 miles

both front brake hoses deteriorated

engine liable to boil.

exhaust blowing ..

offside front bottom suspension joint worn

Pass 1 Jul 2010 163,377 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 105,453 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 155,345 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 149,416 miles

Nearside front damper leaking through seal.close to limits.

Offside and nearside front flexible hoses,cracked,close to legal limits.

Offside and nearside front tyres low tread,close to limits.

Pass 17 Jul 2007 139,771 miles

Both front anti-roll-bar outer link bushes worn

Pass 24 Jul 2006 128,659 miles

Offside rear and both front tyre treads wearing low 2mm left on

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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E278 DPD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E278 DPD, 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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E278 DPD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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