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E536 GLX

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,379 mi
Last recorded71,379 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE536 GLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 71,379 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 71,373 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 71,363 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 71,351 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 71,338 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 71,329 miles

rear wheel bearings have slight play

surface rust under vehicle due to age

tyres perished

Fail 6 Oct 2016 71,329 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

rear wheel bearings have slight play

surface rust under vehicle due to age

tyres perished

Pass 13 Oct 2015 71,320 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 71,310 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 70,585 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 69,189 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 68,055 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 66,876 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 65,384 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 63,998 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 63,998 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 62,186 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 60,396 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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E536 GLX is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E536 GLX, 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 E536 GLX registered?

E536 GLX is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 November 1987.

Is E536 GLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E536 GLX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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