MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,117 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
front brake discs slight pitting and corrosion
n/s/r wheel bearing slight roughness
o/s/r lamp contains water
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.
both front seat cushons worn.
front number plate cracked,but complete.
fuel pipes corroded.
gloxe box lid broken.
n/s roof handle broken.
slight play in both top strut mountings.
trim missing from o/s/f wing.
various engine & gearbox oil leaks.
water leak into vehicle.
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E36 DMR is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 E36 DMR, 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 E36 DMR registered?
E36 DMR is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1987.
Is E36 DMR safe to buy?
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