MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,115 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear seats not fitted
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
buckle to the nearside rear wheel
rear axle bushes perished
rear brake discs corroded
rear tyres worn to inner tread
slight play to the rear wheels bearings
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
buckle to the nearside rear wheel
rear axle bushes perished
rear brake discs corroded
rear tyres worn to inner tread
slight play to the rear wheels bearings
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
offside door handle stiff
play to the rear wheel bearings
some condensation to both headlamps
some wear to the front and rear brake discs
water pump noisy
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E38 ERX is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 E38 ERX, 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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What year was E38 ERX registered?
E38 ERX is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 November 1987.
Is E38 ERX safe to buy?
The MOT history for E38 ERX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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