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E322 LJD

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

201,020 mi
Last recorded201,020 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2011
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE322 LJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2011 201,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

water in offside headlamp

Fail 5 Aug 2011 200,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

water in offside headlamp

Pass 10 Aug 2010 109,110 miles

Under body sealant applied

Fail 9 Aug 2010 190,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Under body sealant applied

Fail 4 May 2010 190,030 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

All front suspension components,rust corrosion

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

N/S/R brake pipe to flex-hose,little loose

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

O/S/F inner c.v boot is split & worn?

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack,little worn u/l?

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Underneath of vehicle has rust corrosion

Vehicle outer body panels,rust corrosion?

Pass 21 Nov 2008 188,425 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brakes have a 13% imbalabnce

front offside sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 18 Nov 2008 188,425 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brakes have a 13% imbalabnce

front offside sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 9 Nov 2007 186,615 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 186,615 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 185,069 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 185,069 miles

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

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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E322 LJD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 E322 LJD, 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 E322 LJD registered?

E322 LJD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 December 1987.

Is E322 LJD safe to buy?

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