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E787 SDB

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,475 mi
Last recorded118,475 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE787 SDB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 118,475 miles

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

n/s rear tyre perishing

o/s / n/s front wishbones corroded

o/s front suspension strut corroded

slight staining on fuel tank

Fail 7 Jan 2014 118,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

n/s rear tyre perishing

o/s / n/s front wishbones corroded

o/s front suspension strut corroded

slight staining on fuel tank

Pass 15 Sep 2011 118,184 miles

Interior mirror missing

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 118,184 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Interior mirror missing

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 117,576 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 117,576 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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 16 Jul 2009 114,646 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 112,698 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 109,986 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 109,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 107,225 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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E787 SDB is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E787 SDB, 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 E787 SDB registered?

E787 SDB is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 August 1987.

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