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E36 FPE

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

43,817 mi
Last recorded43,817 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE36 FPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 43,817 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 43,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front oil leak

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2024 133,199 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 130,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 122,865 miles

Front front seats have slight movement (still secure)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

headlight aim slightly blurry

Pass 22 Jan 2021 39,000 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 38,983 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 38,972 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 38,972 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 38,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 38,346 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 37,350 miles

advise rear axle bushes

Fail 17 Aug 2011 154,652 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Bad engine oil leak

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 148,640 miles

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

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

Crack to o/s headlamp lens

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 148,634 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Crack to o/s headlamp lens

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 136,506 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 136,506 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 133,339 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 128,577 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 128,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 125,141 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 114,197 miles

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 23 Nov 2005 114,121 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

oil leak

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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E36 FPE is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 E36 FPE, 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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E36 FPE is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 October 1987.

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