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E759 WFJ

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

96,985 mi
Last recorded96,985 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE759 WFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 96,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

all 4 suspension air bags perished

corrosion underside

Pass 28 Jul 2025 94,943 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 94,935 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 94,472 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 93,603 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 93,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2020 92,962 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 90,024 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 87,104 miles

Offside rear outer sill corroded - not within 30cm of prescribed area

Fail 27 Jul 2018 87,081 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor area - marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Both front brake flexi hoses slightly chaffing shock absorber

Offside rear outer sill corroded - not within 30cm of prescribed area

Pass 27 Jul 2017 85,894 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 84,777 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp o/s n/s (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s n/s (2.2.B.1f)

n/s mid sill slightly corroded

o/s n/s/r inner lower arch corroded but not within a prescribed area

o/s n/s/r inner sills slightly corroded

o/s/n/s/r inner sills corroded but within a prescribed area

Pass 8 Apr 2015 83,819 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

drivers seat belt fluffing slightly

o/s n/s/f tracking locking nuts loose

Fail 31 Mar 2015 83,819 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

drivers seat belt fluffing slightly

o/s n/s/f tracking locking nuts loose

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 105,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre crackin but not showing cords

Fail 28 Oct 2013 105,684 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre crackin but not showing cords

Pass 6 Oct 2012 96,951 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 96,951 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 86,321 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 78,252 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 78,252 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 65,510 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 65,510 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 65,494 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 65,490 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 64,719 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 63,158 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s floor repaired

Fail 9 Oct 2006 63,131 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

0/s centre floor repaired

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 61,169 miles

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

corrosiono/sfrontfloor

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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E759 WFJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 E759 WFJ, 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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E759 WFJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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