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E57 BAP

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Orange Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

90,143 mi
Last recorded90,143 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE57 BAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 90,143 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 90,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 90,030 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 89,508 miles

offside front seat stuck in upright position

Pass 15 Feb 2013 88,701 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 88,701 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 87,946 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 86,979 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 86,979 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 86,490 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING AND SLIGHT MISS SHAPE

Fail 20 Feb 2009 86,490 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING AND SLIGHT MISS SHAPE

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 85,677 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2008 85,677 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2007 84,408 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 84,408 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING.

Pass 9 Mar 2006 82,533 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 82,533 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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E57 BAP is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Orange with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 E57 BAP, 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 E57 BAP registered?

E57 BAP is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 August 1987.

Is E57 BAP safe to buy?

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