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E637 KBX

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,614 mi
Last recorded73,614 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE637 KBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 73,614 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 73,478 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 73,062 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 72,177 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 71,330 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 71,328 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind the wheel arch/sub frame area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 70,539 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 70,537 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre is cracking

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Feb 2017 69,809 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre is cracking

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Feb 2017 69,807 miles

Fuel system component leaking next to the fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre is cracking

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 69,009 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking

Offside Front Tyre is cracking

Fail 25 Jan 2016 69,009 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre is cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2015 68,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2014 67,024 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 67,023 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 66,060 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2012 64,739 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 63,658 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 62,376 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 60,842 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 60,840 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 58,910 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 58,908 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 57,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 9 Mar 2007 57,239 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 55,522 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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E637 KBX is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E637 KBX, 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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E637 KBX is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 November 1987.

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