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E332 CRD

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Gold Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

172,078 mi
Last recorded172,078 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE332 CRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 172,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2020 167,915 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn mounting bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area / sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle mounting bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting are / sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

general corrosion to underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2019 162,612 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 162,612 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 155,704 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 146,941 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 136,024 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 128,485 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 119,903 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 119,903 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 113,818 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 107,109 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 100,728 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 100,728 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 94,053 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 94,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 86,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 86,273 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 86,260 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pipes and ferules heavily corroded

o/s/f top shock absorber mount worn

slight exhaust leak from manifold/down pipe area

Pass 2 Nov 2007 85,030 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 85,030 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 84,686 miles

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

Battery insecure

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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E332 CRD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Gold with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 E332 CRD, 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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E332 CRD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 October 1987.

Is E332 CRD safe to buy?

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