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E62 CGM

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,853 mi
Last recorded80,853 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE62 CGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 80,853 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2025 80,834 miles

all 4 tyres cracked and perished

Pass 21 May 2024 80,813 miles

all 4 tyres cracked and perished

Pass 22 May 2023 80,793 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 80,773 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 80,700 miles

both front and offside rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Jun 2021 80,650 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

both front and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Jun 2020 80,630 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 80,605 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 80,566 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 80,495 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 80,385 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 76,593 miles

slight play in top suspension mounts front

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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E62 CGM is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 E62 CGM, 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 E62 CGM registered?

E62 CGM is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 September 1987.

Is E62 CGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E62 CGM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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