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E379 LJD

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

132,206 mi
Last recorded132,206 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE379 LJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 132,206 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside front door corroded but no sharp edges

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 132,206 miles

Offside Has corrosion but not within a load member(sill)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded On rack (2.3.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 132,206 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated Broken (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Has corrosion but not within a load member(sill)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded On rack (2.3.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 132,206 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 131,824 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 131,824 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 131,324 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 131,324 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 131,324 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 131,324 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 131,323 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 131,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 128,708 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 124,195 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 124,195 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 121,127 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 121,127 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 121,040 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 115,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side shock absorber superfitual rust

near side wishbone superfitual rust

off side shock absorber superfitual rust

off side wishbone superfitual rust

Fail 23 Nov 2007 115,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side shock absorber superfitual rust

near side wishbone superfitual rust

off side shock absorber superfitual rust

off side wishbone superfitual rust

Pass 20 Nov 2006 114,267 miles

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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E379 LJD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 E379 LJD, 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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E379 LJD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 December 1987.

Is E379 LJD safe to buy?

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