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E881 ROH

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

47,410 mi
Last recorded47,410 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE881 ROH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 47,410 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 47,353 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 47,258 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 47,258 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 46,398 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 49,058 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 48,051 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 45,376 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 44,141 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 157,349 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 154,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

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

Offside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Sep 2014 49,902 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all brake discs corroded and scored

Pass 13 Jun 2012 47,721 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear seats removed at time of test

slight play in nearside of steering rack

vehicle fitted with lowered suspension

Fail 13 Jun 2012 47,721 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear seats removed at time of test

slight play in nearside of steering rack

vehicle fitted with lowered suspension

Pass 13 Jul 2011 47,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel pipes corroded at pump

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 13 Jun 2011 47,028 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel pipes at pump corroded

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 5 Jun 2010 159,549 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipes corroded at pump

hand brake travel high

steering slightly notchy from lock to lock

Fail 28 May 2010 159,539 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipes corroded at pump

hand brake travel high

steering slightly notchy from lock to lock

Pass 4 Jun 2009 159,198 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n//s/rear tyre has cut in tread,unable to tell if reaches the cords

Fail 4 Jun 2009 159,198 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n//s/rear tyre has cut in tread,unable to tell if reaches the cords

Pass 12 Jun 2008 156,910 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 156,853 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

h.c. emissions high at idle speed

Pass 4 Jun 2007 150,196 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 150,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 142,370 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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E881 ROH is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 E881 ROH, 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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E881 ROH is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 August 1987.

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