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E355 CMR

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,727 mi
Last recorded138,727 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE355 CMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 138,727 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 138,722 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective push fit cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 138,491 miles

slight blow exhaust

Fail 22 Nov 2018 138,489 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

slight blow exhaust

Pass 20 Jul 2017 137,830 miles

both rear shocks very rusty

slight blow exhaust

underneath covered in under seal

Pass 11 May 2016 137,282 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL FRONT AND REAR (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes rusty

all shock absorbers rusty

both outer sill rusty

fuel pipes rusty

underside rusty

Fail 11 May 2016 137,281 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL FRONT AND REAR (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes rusty

all shock absorbers rusty

both outer sill rusty

fuel pipes rusty

underside rusty

Pass 1 May 2015 136,470 miles

front brake hoses perished

front brake pipes corroded

hand brake travel

slight exhaust blow

Fail 1 May 2015 136,470 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear shockers and springs heavily corroded

front brake hoses perished

front brake pipes corroded

fuel lines heavily corroded

hand brake travel

slight exhaust blow

Pass 17 Apr 2014 135,423 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 135,423 miles

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

fuel lines rusty

general underneath corosion

ns door shut rusty

rear no plate marked

rear shocks very rusty

slight blow exhaust

slight play osr wheel bearing

Pass 18 Apr 2013 134,361 miles

n/s door shut rear shuckers fuil lins & brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2012 133,387 miles

fuel cap seal poor condition

underside rusty

Fail 16 Apr 2012 133,387 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

fuel cap seal poor condition

underside rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2011 131,646 miles

fuel lines rusty

os rack damp

rear shocks rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2010 129,959 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 128,513 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 128,500 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake pipe ferruls are corroded,front to rear solid brake pipe corroded. rear reg plate is distorting, fuel cap seal is cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2008 126,880 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2008 126,880 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 125,458 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 125,453 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 123,997 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 123,997 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

lower arms corroded fuelline corroded

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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E355 CMR is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 E355 CMR, 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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E355 CMR is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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