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E510 VGT

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,454 mi
Last recorded112,454 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE510 VGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 112,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight wear to top mounting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight surface corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion to inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear fuel pipes have light corrosion. ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion to inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 111,200 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear fuel pipes have surface corrosion ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished but not resulting in excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod has wear ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished but not resulting in excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

vehicle has general under body corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2019 110,531 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 108,924 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 108,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2006 102,984 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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E510 VGT is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E510 VGT, 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 E510 VGT registered?

E510 VGT is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 August 1987.

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