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E143 MRU

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

61,516 mi
Last recorded61,516 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2007
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE143 MRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2007 61,516 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

n/s/f brake hose perished. †both front tyres worn close to limit. †brake pedal spongey. †slight movement in steering.

Pass 6 Aug 2007 61,516 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f brake hose perished. †both front tyres worn close to limit. †brake pedal spongey. †slight movement in steering.

Fail 12 Jun 2007 61,516 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 61,416 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 61,416 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 61,032 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 61,032 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

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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E143 MRU is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 E143 MRU, 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 E143 MRU registered?

E143 MRU is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 October 1987.

Is E143 MRU safe to buy?

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