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E323 LJT

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,141 mi
Last recorded116,141 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2007
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE323 LJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2007 116,141 miles

ALL ADVISES ASSESSED VTO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

EXHAUST HAS BEEN WELDED FOR MOT , REAR LIGHTS FLICKER SLIGHTLY WHEN INDICATERS APPLIED , BOTH REAR OUTER BRAKE PIPES CORRODED , LOW RESERVE TRAVEL ON PARK BRAKE ,

Fail 1 Mar 2007 116,129 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR LIGHTS FLICKER SLIGHTLY WHEN INDICATORS APPLIED , BRAKE FLUID LOW , NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED , LOW RESERVE TRAVEL ON PARK BRAKE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST ,.

Pass 21 Feb 2006 106,434 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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E323 LJT is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E323 LJT, 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 E323 LJT registered?

E323 LJT is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E323 LJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E323 LJT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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