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E383 WMW

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

176,129 mi
Last recorded176,129 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE383 WMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 176,129 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2015 175,670 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 174,796 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

corrosion to body and underside of vehicle

drivers seat dosen't fold forward

exhaust bracket broken

o/s wiper split but still clears

Fail 8 Jul 2014 174,795 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

corrosion to body and underside of vehicle

drivers seat dosen't fold forward

exhaust bracket broken

o/s wiper split but still clears

Pass 11 Jul 2013 173,902 miles

Oil leak

drivers seat dosent fold forward

unable to see brakes through wheel trims

Fail 9 Jul 2013 173,900 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

drivers seat dosent fold forward

unable to see brakes through wheel trims

Pass 22 Jun 2012 170,189 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

drivers seat does not fold forward allowing access to rear seats

front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorating

front headlamps have a poor beam image

main beam indicator lamp does not function

mid exhaust hanger deeriorating

n/s/r rear inner wheel arch corroding

o/s/r inner sill corroding

o/s/r rear inner wheel arch corroding

rear axle bushes deteriorating

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 21 Jun 2012 170,186 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

drivers seat does not fold forward allowing access to rear seats

front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorating

front headlamps have a poor beam image

main beam indicator lamp does not function

mid exhaust hanger deeriorating

n/s/r rear inner wheel arch corroding

o/s/r inner sill corroding

o/s/r rear inner wheel arch corroding

rear axle bushes deteriorating

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 8 Jul 2011 164,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f seat rocking

o/s/f brake pipe not clipped to inner wing

slight corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

Fail 7 Jul 2011 164,810 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f seat rocking

o/s/f brake pipe not clipped to inner wing

slight corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

Pass 7 Jul 2010 158,052 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f seat rocking

o/s/f brake pipe not clipped to inner wing

Fail 7 Jul 2010 158,051 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f seat rocking

o/s/f brake pipe not clipped to inner wing

Pass 23 Jun 2009 149,136 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight rust fuel filler neck.

Pass 4 Jul 2008 139,971 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 139,971 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 132,759 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2007 132,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2006 132,149 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 132,149 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

emissions not tested due to exhaust condition

fuel pipes start to corrode

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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E383 WMW is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 E383 WMW, 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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E383 WMW is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 August 1987.

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