MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,855 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Bonnet does not close securely
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
nearside rear tyre starting to crack
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside rear tyre starting to crack
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E835 TOL is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc 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 E835 TOL, 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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How do I check the history of E835 TOL?
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What year was E835 TOL registered?
E835 TOL is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 December 1987.
Is E835 TOL safe to buy?
The MOT history for E835 TOL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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