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E338 CHD

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,622 mi
Last recorded167,622 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE338 CHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 167,622 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 165,670 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 163,412 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 162,338 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 161,284 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 160,506 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 160,341 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 159,519 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 156,711 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 154,692 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 149,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2014 144,818 miles

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

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

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

rear /center boxes deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2014 144,818 miles

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

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

rear /center boxes deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2013 140,680 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 139,374 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 139,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 139,062 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 139,062 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 134,116 miles

Rear brake hose ferals rusting,

Fail 24 Feb 2010 134,116 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake hose ferals rusting,

Pass 10 Mar 2009 130,703 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 125,775 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 120,493 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 116,198 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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E338 CHD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E338 CHD, 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 E338 CHD registered?

E338 CHD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E338 CHD safe to buy?

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