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E30 VKL

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

161,999 mi
Last recorded161,999 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE30 VKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2023 161,999 miles

All direction indicators not working not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed will not idle(cutting out (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative not flashing (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipping wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipping wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met(18%

Pass 20 May 2020 161,972 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 161,972 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres cut on tread

Fail 9 Mar 2017 161,972 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres cut on tread

Pass 9 Dec 2015 161,902 miles

TYRE SIZE FRONT 175-55-15

TYRE SIZE REAR 195-55-15

Fail 26 Nov 2015 161,902 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

TYRE SIZE FRONT 175-55-15

TYRE SIZE REAR 195-55-15

Pass 13 Oct 2014 161,972 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake pipes rusty

front shock absorbers weeping

front to rear brake pipes rusty

fuel pipes rusty

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge & scrubbed on outer wall

slight play in front cv joints

Fail 7 Oct 2014 161,972 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake pipes rusty

front shock absorbers weeping

front to rear brake pipes rusty

fuel pipes rusty

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge & scrubbed on outer wall

slight play in front cv joints

Pass 25 Jul 2013 161,972 miles

front to rear fuel pipe excess corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2013 161,970 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front to rear fuel pipe excess corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 161,918 miles

battery loose

Fail 13 Jul 2012 161,971 miles

Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery loose

clutch verry hard

front pads low

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 5 Jul 2011 155,915 miles

Battery insecure

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 155,915 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2010 149,092 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 50,468 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 55,897 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 146,910 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 142,561 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front wiper blades splitting

clutch biting quite high on the pedal

high beam tell-tale innoperative

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

plastic outer sill covers fitted

steering wheel damaged slightly

windscreen chipped outside the swept area

Fail 8 Jul 2008 142,561 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front wiper blades splitting

clutch biting quite high on the pedal

high beam tell-tale innoperative

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

plastic outer sill covers fitted

steering wheel damaged slightly

windscreen chipped outside the swept area

Pass 10 Jan 2007 137,430 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 137,480 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 133,024 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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E30 VKL is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 E30 VKL, 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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E30 VKL is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 December 1987.

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