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C5 PPO

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,756 mi
Last recorded148,756 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 PPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 148,756 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 148,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 148,358 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 147,974 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 147,472 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 146,433 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 145,674 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 144,478 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 143,408 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 139,879 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 139,879 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 139,715 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

evidence of n/s/r brake disc getting hot

general corrosion to vehicle

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush split but no excessive movement

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2007 132,028 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 128,225 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 128,220 miles

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

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

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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C5 PPO is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C5 PPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C5 PPO registered?

C5 PPO is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 April 1987.

Is C5 PPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 PPO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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