MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,576 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust mid section slightly loose
milometer not working as milage the same as failure sheet
see failure vt32 advise sheet + several parts of vehicle starting to corrode & some damage to front floor both sides
welding repairs heavely under sealed
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
bboth outer sills holed and corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
both front tyres close to legal limits
n/s/f caliper top slider not standard
o/s number plate slightly dim
o/s/f flexi hose beginning to perrish
o/s/r wheel slightly buckled
rear metal brake pipes close to wheels & body above rear axle
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E768 BTL is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 E768 BTL, 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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What year was E768 BTL registered?
E768 BTL is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 November 1987.
Is E768 BTL safe to buy?
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