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E69 DVJ

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,186 mi
Last recorded78,186 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE69 DVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 78,186 miles

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust box has small hole

fuel cep has seal is cracking

near side front tyre has slight cracking in inner side wall

Pass 1 Jul 2025 77,377 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 77,302 miles

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 4 Nov 2024 77,302 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2023 77,287 miles

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

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

all 4 shock absorber outer casings corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2022 77,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 77,261 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 77,239 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 77,239 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 77,126 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 77,123 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative not working on nearside (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on top of suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on top of suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

offside inner rack gaiter missing -- gaiter secure

offside track rod end nut only just on nyloc

Pass 15 Oct 2019 76,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 76,333 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind.

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 75,396 miles

both rear tyre,tyre walls are starting to crack.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 74,494 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 73,392 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 73,391 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 72,947 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 72,059 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2012 71,660 miles

Battery terminal poorly fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust rubber split

Pass 11 Oct 2011 71,481 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 71,359 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2009 71,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting perishing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 70,786 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 70,786 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 68,702 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 67,535 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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E69 DVJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 E69 DVJ, 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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E69 DVJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 August 1987.

Is E69 DVJ safe to buy?

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