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E403 WMW

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

203,439 mi
Last recorded203,439 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE403 WMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 203,439 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 203,439 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 202,402 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 200,317 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 196,356 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wiper park position (3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test roll bar fitted ()

front and rear suspension modified

Pass 26 Oct 2021 187,246 miles

rear seats removed at time of test

steering and suspension modified (lowered)

Pass 26 Oct 2020 177,740 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 171,135 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 158,895 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 158,895 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 152,350 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 147,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pipe to o/s/f hose slightly insecure in engine bay

very slightly rusty in places underneath

Fail 27 Oct 2016 147,630 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake load valve to rear inner hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pipe to n/s/r outer hose getting corroded

brake pipe to o/s/f hose slightly insecure in engine bay

very slightly rusty in places underneath

Pass 17 Nov 2015 142,943 miles

Corrosion on front susp wishbone arms & anti roll bar

Exhaust mountings deteriating

Nearside Rear Corrosion on Wheel arch area

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All disc's deteriating (3.5.1i)

corrosion engine compartment both inner chassis members

oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2015 142,902 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion on front susp wishbone arms & anti roll bar

Exhaust mountings deteriating

Nearside Rear Corrosion on Wheel arch area

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All disc's deteriating (3.5.1i)

corrosion engine compartment both inner chassis members

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 142,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 142,767 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 142,724 miles

Oil leak

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2012 142,722 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 137,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2011 137,067 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2010 130,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 130,534 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 123,989 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 123,989 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 118,534 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 113,263 miles

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)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 107,786 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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E403 WMW is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E403 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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E403 WMW is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 September 1987.

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