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E544 JSC

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,665 mi
Last recorded185,665 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE544 JSC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 185,665 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 181,979 miles

centre exhaust pipe rubber support mount is perishing

engine oil light flashing on idle

engine oil on minimum mark

offside outer sill panel shows signs of corrosion

Fail 15 May 2015 181,920 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

centre exhaust pipe rubber support mount is perishing

engine oil on minimum mark

offside outer sill panel shows signs of corrosion

Pass 20 May 2014 178,704 miles

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

os outer cv boot perished

slight wear to inner edge of os front tyre

some corrosion to metal fuel pipes at fuel pump

some play in both rear wheel bearings

windscreen chipped in lower central area outside swept area

Fail 19 May 2014 178,704 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

os outer cv boot perished

slight wear to inner edge of os front tyre

some corrosion to metal fuel pipes at fuel pump

some play in both rear wheel bearings

windscreen chipped in lower central area outside swept area

Pass 16 Mar 2010 172,289 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 172,289 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 163,731 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 162,612 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front anti roll bar upper link jionts worn †corrosion to outside edge of os rear brake disc †corrosion to os outer sill

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2006 142,387 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion to os outer sill

Pass 14 Sep 2005 126,531 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2005 126,409 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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E544 JSC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E544 JSC, 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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E544 JSC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E544 JSC safe to buy?

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