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E465 REC

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,079 mi
Last recorded125,079 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE465 REC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 125,079 miles

Handbrake lever close to end of travel.

Nearside Front Outer Pin hole in driveshaft C.V. boot.

Nearside Rear Suspension,exhaust and brake pipe close together. Could contact under road conditions. Heat could transfer to brake pipe.

Offside Front Top strut mounting paint cracked on top plate. Cannot be fully assessed. Advise further investigation.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering reservoir securing bolt loose.

Fail 4 Jun 2020 125,055 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched Hose hooking around bracket on full lock. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Axle reinforcer. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Axle reinforcer. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheelarch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Handbrake lever close to end of travel.

Nearside Front Outer Pin hole in driveshaft C.V. boot.

Nearside Rear Suspension,exhaust and brake pipe close together. Could contact under road conditions. Heat could transfer to brake pipe.

Offside Front Top strut mounting paint cracked on top plate. Cannot be fully assessed. Advise further investigation.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering reservoir securing bolt loose.

Pass 2 Mar 2016 124,578 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 124,578 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2013 124,243 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 124,233 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 123,890 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 123,888 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s inner cv boot split

side skirts insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2005 111,254 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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E465 REC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E465 REC, 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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E465 REC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 August 1987.

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