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E627 PWT

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,079 mi
Last recorded109,079 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE627 PWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 109,079 miles

fuel lines corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2025 109,078 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended trapped under seat (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced reflector dull (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended trapped under seat (7.1.2 (c))

fuel lines corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2024 109,023 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 108,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 108,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre getting perished

clutch and accelerator pedal rubbers missing

Pass 28 Jun 2016 108,031 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 108,031 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 mid rubber mtgs split (7.1.1)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 107,977 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 107,977 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2014 107,955 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 107,948 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 107,243 miles

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

raditor cracked and leaking

very little clearance between offside rear spring and tyre.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 107,243 miles

raditor cracked and leaking

very little clearance between offside rear spring and tyre.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 106,816 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 106,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 106,118 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 105,177 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 104,740 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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E627 PWT is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 E627 PWT, 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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E627 PWT is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 August 1987.

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