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E630 ELR

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,626 mi
Last recorded81,626 miles
Recorded on22 May 2008
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE630 ELR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2008 81,626 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 81,576 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 77,306 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 77,306 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

coolant level low -thermostat housing leaking

engine oil stained

front chassis rails corroded

nearside front door damaged

play in steering rack

Pass 6 Feb 2006 73,129 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 73,129 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

clutch pedal heavy and graunchy

engine oil stained

exhaust system corroded and slight blows evident

front antiroll bar link arm bushes worn

front flexi hoses perished

front wishbone arm rear bushes starting to split

nearside front door dented

offside outer sill corroded

rear subframe front bushes worn

slight coolant leak from thermostat housing

slight play in front leg top mounts

slight play in steering rack

stonechips in front screen

very slight play in rear wheel bearings

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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E630 ELR is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E630 ELR, 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 E630 ELR registered?

E630 ELR is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 August 1987.

Is E630 ELR safe to buy?

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