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E535 SOG

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

28,600 mi
Last recorded28,600 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE535 SOG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 28,600 miles

Undersealed

Pass 27 Mar 2025 28,323 miles

engine mounts worn osf and central front

heavy underseal

Fail 27 Mar 2025 28,323 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

engine mounts worn osf and central front

heavy underseal

Pass 10 Apr 2024 27,487 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 26,465 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 26,465 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 25,761 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 24,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 24,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 23,819 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In engine bay area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 23,398 miles

gearbox oil leak os driveshaft seal?

reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 16 Dec 2016 22,413 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 22,413 miles

Braking system leaking master cylinder reservoir seals leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure pipes at axle (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 21,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 20,677 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 20,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 20,581 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight bind to nearside front brake

Pass 22 Oct 2012 19,919 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 18,848 miles

offside rear wheel binding

Fail 19 Oct 2011 18,848 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

offside rear wheel binding

Pass 25 Oct 2010 18,389 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 17,885 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 17,876 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 17,870 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 17,840 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 17,759 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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E535 SOG is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 E535 SOG, 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 E535 SOG registered?

E535 SOG is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 September 1987.

Is E535 SOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E535 SOG shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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