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E377 JYV

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

154,293 mi
Last recorded154,293 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE377 JYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 154,293 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 153,956 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 153,934 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 153,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 153,775 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component insecure pump (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 153,574 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 153,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 153,219 miles

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

rear springs different

Fail 3 Jul 2014 153,219 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear springs different

Pass 22 Jan 2014 152,953 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 152,953 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 152,435 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 152,435 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 152,044 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 152,044 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 151,321 miles

pin hole in near side front cv gaitor

Fail 28 Jan 2011 151,321 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

pin hole in near side front cv gaitor

Pass 5 Jan 2010 150,582 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Jan 2010 150,582 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Jan 2009 148,955 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 148,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 147,256 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 147,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Jan 2007 144,782 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 144,782 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 142,318 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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E377 JYV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 E377 JYV, 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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E377 JYV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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