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E515 VWF

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

121,922 mi
Last recorded121,922 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE515 VWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 121,922 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 121,026 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 120,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 21 Jan 2019 119,234 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both rear. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 118,037 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

heavily oiled underside

Pass 1 Dec 2016 117,044 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 117,038 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 116,149 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 116,143 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 115,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both sills rusting

exhaust rusting

suspension rusting

Pass 27 Nov 2014 115,262 miles

both sills rusting

exhaust rusting

suspension rusting

Pass 3 Dec 2013 113,965 miles

both sills rusting

exhaust rusting

front and rear suspension rusting

Pass 19 Nov 2012 112,111 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 109,685 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sills rusting

Fail 14 Dec 2011 109,683 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sills rusting

Pass 8 Feb 2011 106,413 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear suspension rusting

n/side sill rusting

rear back brake back plates rusting

Pass 17 Feb 2010 103,880 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake back plates rusting

Pass 12 Feb 2009 100,114 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 95,497 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 91,362 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 87,616 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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E515 VWF is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 E515 VWF, 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 E515 VWF registered?

E515 VWF is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 November 1987.

Is E515 VWF safe to buy?

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