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E345 UYA

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,683 mi
Last recorded167,683 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE345 UYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 167,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2015 166,244 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 164,609 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 162,924 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 160,139 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 154,714 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 147,271 miles

Battery insecure

DRIVERS SEATBELT FLUFFY ON EDGE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED BUT READABLE

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY RUSTY

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 147,199 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

DRIVERS SEATBELT FLUFFY ON EDGE

FRONT GEARBOX MOUNT STARTING TO CORRODE AROUND BODY MOUNTING

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED BUT READABLE

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY RUSTY

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 140,061 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres perrished

Fail 5 Oct 2009 140,041 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres perrished

Pass 29 Sep 2008 131,300 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 19 Sep 2008 131,290 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Oct 2007 124,157 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 124,055 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 114,330 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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E345 UYA is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 E345 UYA, 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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E345 UYA is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 October 1987.

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