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E32 EPF

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

122,621 mi
Last recorded122,621 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE32 EPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 122,621 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes, nuts not fully tight. No play in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot smear of grease

Nearside Rear Wheel arch holed behind the wheel. Outside prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Wheel arch holed currently outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear tyres centre tread approx 3mm

Fail 17 Apr 2026 122,618 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End of sill/wheel arch holed/corroded. Marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes, nuts not fully tight. No play in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot smear of grease

Nearside Rear Wheel arch holed behind the wheel. Outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear tyres centre tread approx 3mm

Pass 15 Apr 2025 121,710 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported offside front metal brake pipe is poorly secured - rubber protectors missing from metal clips (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

nearside outer cv boot has slight grease seepage

Fail 9 Apr 2025 121,687 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dips / mains have led conversion (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn pin to hub carrier has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly chafed offside rear brake flexi-hose is running on fuel pump pipe - will rub through if not repaired (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported offside front metal brake pipe is poorly secured - rubber protectors missing from metal clips (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside outer cv boot has slight grease seepage

Pass 3 Apr 2024 120,745 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 12 Apr 2023 120,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure secured by pull ties (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure secured by pull ties (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 119,341 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 118,731 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 118,731 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged pipe insecure and rubbing on engine (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Fuel pump insecure

Fail 9 Mar 2021 118,727 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted also been rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush worn and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush worn and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside steering rack mounting has been welded

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

fuel filler neck rubber pipe slightly kinked on top

Pass 14 May 2019 116,840 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on all 4flex (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front steering rack mounting have had welding done .[slight movement ]

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipe [ rubber ] kinked

wiring is poor in engine and other areas

Fail 14 May 2019 116,840 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on all 4flex (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front steering rack mounting have had welding done .[slight movement ]

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipe [ rubber ] kinked

wiring is poor in engine and other areas

Pass 22 May 2018 115,541 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 16 May 2018 115,537 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Jul 2016 115,500 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 115,500 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front brake flexi ferrule rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2014 114,262 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 114,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 113,629 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 113,127 miles

oil leak

wear in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 24 Jan 2011 110,516 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 107,544 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 107,518 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 99,799 miles

BOTH FRONT SEATS WONT TILT FORWARDS

DRIVERS SEAT BACK SLIGHTLY INSECURE

FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED BOTH SIDES

IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT SIDE REPEATER LAMP SLIGHTLY INSECURE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BADLY DAMAGED ON OUTER SIDEWALL & WORN ON INNER & OUTER EDGES

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED BOTH SIDES

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 99,501 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CLUTCH OPERATION VERY STIFF!

DRIVERS SEAT BACK SLIGHTLY INSECURE

NEARSIDE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT INNER CV GAITER SPLIT

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE & VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP AIM ON LOWER LIMIT

OFFSIDE SIDE REPEATER LAMP SLIGHTLY INSECURE

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

SEVERE IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

UNABLE TO TILT BOTH FRONT SEAT BACKS

Pass 22 Jun 2007 9,530 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 91,281 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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E32 EPF is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 E32 EPF, 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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E32 EPF is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 August 1987.

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