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E436 GCP

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,013 mi
Last recorded188,013 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE436 GCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 188,013 miles

N/S FRONT BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BINDING

N/S REAR TYRE EDGES GETTING LOW

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s front inner steering arm has play ......early rectification advised

Fail 25 Aug 2015 188,008 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S FRONT BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BINDING

N/S REAR TYRE EDGES GETTING LOW

o/s front inner steering arm has play ......early rectification advised

Pass 19 Aug 2014 183,484 miles

O/S REAR , REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH HOLED AND CORRODED

O/S REAR WHEEL BEARING HAS PLAY

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S OF STEERING RACK

Fail 19 Aug 2014 183,484 miles

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

O/S REAR , REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH HOLED AND CORRODED

O/S REAR WHEEL BEARING HAS PLAY

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S OF STEERING RACK

Pass 8 Aug 2013 177,905 miles

2nd to rear exhaust mounting broken

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight bind from offside rear brake

Pass 3 Aug 2012 171,547 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 171,546 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 165,729 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 160,151 miles

leak to front exhaust section

oil leak

slight transponding to rear lights

Pass 20 Aug 2009 155,110 miles

exhaust is of a type not fitted as standard

Fail 12 Aug 2009 155,110 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion in places

exhaust is of a type not fitted as standard

Pass 1 Aug 2008 149,210 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in the steering colum and rack

Fail 31 Jul 2008 149,206 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in the steering colum and rack

Pass 27 Jul 2007 144,702 miles

front side windows are tinted

Pass 5 Aug 2006 143,054 miles

side and rear windows tinted

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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E436 GCP is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 E436 GCP, 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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E436 GCP is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 October 1987.

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