MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,282 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both rear brake hose ferruls corroded
Load sensing valve linkage loose (not affecting brakes)
Nearside front brake hose ferruls corroded
Offside front too rear brake pipe corroded
boot floor corroded and holed
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Boot floor corroded and holed
Both rear brake hose ferruls corroded
Fuel tank straps corroded
Load sensing valve linkage loose (not affecting brakes)
Nearside front brake hose ferruls corroded
Offside front too rear brake pipe corroded
An item not tested (Manual)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Advise rear load valve inspection
Boot floor corroded and holed around fuel tank mount
Exhaust rear section knocking
Front brake flexi hoses corroded
Front brake pipes corroded
Front to rear brake pipes corroded at front
Offside front brake caliper slide rubbers worn
Play in offside rear wheel bearing
Unable to open offside rear door
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E96 PHG is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.
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 E96 PHG, 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 E96 PHG registered?
E96 PHG is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1987.
Is E96 PHG safe to buy?
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