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E467 LVA

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,521 mi
Last recorded99,521 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE467 LVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 99,521 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 99,521 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 99,106 miles

General Underbody & Component Corrosion

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside Surfaces Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 99,106 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

General Underbody & Component Corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside Surfaces Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 98,697 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 97,775 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 96,907 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 95,608 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 93,258 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 90,643 miles

light general underside age related surface corrosion

vehicle stripped out with only 2 seats

Pass 17 Jul 2008 89,391 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 89,391 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 88,114 miles

accident damage to o/s front wing & front panel

Fail 14 Mar 2007 88,114 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

accident damage to o/s front wing & front panel

Pass 14 Dec 2005 87,246 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s inner cv boots leaking

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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E467 LVA is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 E467 LVA, 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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E467 LVA is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 November 1987.

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