MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,143 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
engine burning oil toped up prior to test.
n/s and o/s outer door sills corroded but not within 30cm of a prscribed area.
n/s door bottom corroded.
o/s front brake disc inner face pitted.
o/s front door window winder missing.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
engine burning oil toped up prior to test.
n/s and o/s outer door sills corroded but not within 30cm of a prscribed area.
n/s door bottom corroded.
o/s front brake disc inner face pitted.
o/s front door window winder missing.
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s passengers door corroded at the bottom.
o/s & n/s front parts of the chassis slightly corroded.
o/s front lower door sill corroded but not within 30cm of suspension mounting point or seatbelt mounting point.
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s passengers door corroded at the bottom.
o/s & n/s front parts of the chassis slightly corroded.
o/s front lower door sill corroded but not within 30cm of suspension mounting point or seatbelt mounting point.
oil leak ( oil pressure switch).
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside front door corroding at lower front corner
Nearside outer sill at rear corroding
Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear suspension pivot bushes poor condition
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside front door corroding at lower front corner
Nearside outer sill at rear corroding
Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear suspension pivot bushes poor condition
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
chassis brake pipe corroding
exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content near maximum limit
offside front suspension lower wishbone arm slightly corroded
rear exhaust silencer rubber mounts perishing
slight wear/play steering column top bush
three rear brake pipes corroding
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Both rear wheel bearings have slight free play
Chassis brake pipe corroding
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content near maximum limit
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside font position lamp suspect
Offside front suspension lower wishbone arm slightly corroded
Rear exhaust silencer rubber mounts perishing
Slight wear/play steering column top bush
Three rear brake pipes corroding
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
fuel pipes corroded
slight body corrsion
slight play in steering colunm
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust mounts perrished
slight play in rack
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E531 CPB is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E531 CPB, 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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E531 CPB is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 October 1987.
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