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E340 CMV

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,675 mi
Last recorded92,675 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE340 CMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 92,675 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 92,675 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 92,207 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 89,736 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 86,853 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 83,748 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 80,208 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 76,089 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 72,271 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 66,990 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 66,988 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 62,614 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 59,828 miles

o/s wiper blade tear

rear no plate discolour

Fail 4 Mar 2014 59,823 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

rear no.plate faded

tear in offside wiper blade

Pass 24 Sep 2012 56,766 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 53,096 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 53,093 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 51,287 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 46,769 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 46,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 39,603 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 39,600 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 33,906 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 28,276 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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E340 CMV 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 75%.

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 E340 CMV, 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 E340 CMV registered?

E340 CMV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 August 1987.

Is E340 CMV safe to buy?

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