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E711 TEG

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Bronze Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,913 mi
Last recorded124,913 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE711 TEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 124,913 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 124,715 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Oct 2019 124,454 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2018 121,139 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 117,150 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside on limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil on limit (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust rear box outer skin deteriorating

oil residue gearbox area

Pass 7 Sep 2016 116,268 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 115,930 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Fail 1 Nov 2012 115,930 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 8 Oct 2011 113,351 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 108,718 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 104,600 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 104,508 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 102,377 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 102,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 100,061 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 100,053 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 96,458 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 96,444 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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E711 TEG is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Bronze with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 E711 TEG, 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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E711 TEG is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E711 TEG safe to buy?

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