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E883 OCX

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

140,769 mi
Last recorded140,769 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE883 OCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 140,769 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 140,594 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 140,290 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 140,253 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 139,848 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 139,830 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 139,830 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 139,730 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened NSF Brake Disc Corroded (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF Brake disc corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 139,725 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated OSF Brake flexi corroded (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal OSF Power Steering Boot Split (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened NSF Brake Disc Corroded (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF Brake disc corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 139,599 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 139,599 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 139,557 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 139,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 139,312 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 139,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 138,985 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 138,985 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 138,236 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 138,236 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 136,693 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 136,591 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 134,714 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 134,714 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 133,442 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 129,651 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 126,406 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 126,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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E883 OCX is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 E883 OCX, 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 E883 OCX registered?

E883 OCX is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 November 1987.

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