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E375 BSA

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

173,954 mi
Last recorded173,954 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE375 BSA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2025 173,954 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 173,902 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 173,807 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 173,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2020 175,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 173,624 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 173,317 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 173,264 miles

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Pass 21 Aug 2015 173,102 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 172,933 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 172,702 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 172,473 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 172,012 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 171,147 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 168,986 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 165,009 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 161,234 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 156,724 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 156,724 miles

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

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

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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E375 BSA is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 E375 BSA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E375 BSA registered?

E375 BSA is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 1987.

Is E375 BSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E375 BSA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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