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E325 MMG

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

87,995 mi
Last recorded87,995 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE325 MMG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 87,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear to front ()

Pass 14 May 2024 87,997 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2024 87,995 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 87,838 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 87,690 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 87,560 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 86,615 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 85,400 miles

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

Front Oil leak From Engine/Gearbox ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 85,400 miles

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

Front Oil leak From Engine/Gearbox ()

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2017 85,167 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Oil leak From Engine/Gearbox ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer casing (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 85,161 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Oil leak From Engine/Gearbox ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer casing (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 84,766 miles

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

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded through sub-frame ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near connection with flexi-pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Fail 24 Jun 2016 84,756 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded through sub-frame ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near connection with flexi-pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2015 84,287 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 83,316 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 83,314 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

replacement horn button not clearly marked

Pass 2 May 2013 82,541 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel pipes corroded, exhaust hanger split but exhaust still secure.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 82,537 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel pipes corroded, exhaust hanger split but exhaust still secure.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 82,175 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 81,750 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 80,915 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 78,615 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 75,962 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2007 75,948 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2006 72,835 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSH CLAMPS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW AT DOWNPIPE TO CENTRE SECTION JOINT

WATER LEAK ON ENGINE AROUND THE INLET MANIFOLD AREA

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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E325 MMG is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 E325 MMG, 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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E325 MMG is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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