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E339 LJT

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,514 mi
Last recorded65,514 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE339 LJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 65,514 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 64,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight perishing o/s rear tyre sidewal;s

Pass 12 Jun 2009 64,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight perishing o/s rear tyre sidewal;s

Fail 11 Jun 2008 64,310 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust has rubber packing on front silencer

slight eng oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2008 64,310 miles

Battery insecure

exhaust has rubber packing on front silencer

slight eng oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2007 63,729 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 63,720 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

water hose split

Pass 13 Jun 2006 63,169 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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E339 LJT is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E339 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 E339 LJT registered?

E339 LJT is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E339 LJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E339 LJT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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