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E806 DJH

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

178,235 mi
Last recorded178,235 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE806 DJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 178,235 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2008 178,011 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 178,011 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 176,527 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 176,527 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Drivers front seat not tilting

Fuel pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 176,139 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 176,139 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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

damage to offside front tyre tread

drivers seat does not tip forward

fuel pipes rusty

offside front outer sill just under door rusty

offside front wheel rim slighty buckled

Pass 19 Nov 2005 173,218 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 173,212 miles

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

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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E806 DJH is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E806 DJH, 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 E806 DJH registered?

E806 DJH is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 September 1987.

Is E806 DJH safe to buy?

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