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E83 TDA

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

239,238 mi
Last recorded239,238 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE83 TDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 239,238 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 238,620 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 237,591 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 236,764 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 236,672 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 225,446 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 209,158 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 191,735 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 173,171 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 156,991 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 138,866 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 134,318 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Dec 2005 134,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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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E83 TDA is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 E83 TDA, 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 E83 TDA registered?

E83 TDA is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 November 1987.

Is E83 TDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E83 TDA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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