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E760 VDV

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,147 mi
Last recorded148,147 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE760 VDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 148,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 143,669 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 141,429 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 129,922 miles

exhaust rubbers perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

all general corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2016 140,770 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded turret (2.4.A.3)

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

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

all general corrosion

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

vehicle holed outside 30cm radius,rear panel

Pass 18 Aug 2015 125,716 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 125,716 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 103,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 130,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 127,136 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 126,087 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 124,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight corrosion various areas underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2010 123,653 miles

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

O/S/R Disc backing plate very rusty.

Fail 6 Jul 2010 123,653 miles

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

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

O/S/R Disc backing plate very rusty.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 122,196 miles

o/s/f headlamp cracked but not effecting pattern.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 120,753 miles

o/s/f headlamp holed and cracked but not effecting beam pattern.

Fail 7 Jul 2008 120,752 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f headlamp holed and cracked but not effecting beam pattern.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 119,085 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brake discs scored

Fail 2 Jul 2007 119,082 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brake discs scored

Pass 3 Jul 2006
Fail 3 Jul 2006

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

fuel hose onto rail pereshed

mileometer not working

O/S/F head light damaged

O/S/R tyre on limit

exhaust clamp loose centre silencer

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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E760 VDV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E760 VDV, 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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E760 VDV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 August 1987.

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