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E159 YOD

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,970 mi
Last recorded148,970 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE159 YOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 148,970 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sill inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 148,964 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sill inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 147,229 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 147,133 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 146,452 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 145,763 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 145,550 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 144,356 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 142,060 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 142,060 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 141,432 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2013 141,400 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2012 140,878 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 140,853 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 May 2011 140,174 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 139,624 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 138,969 miles

slightly lower readings on o/s/r brakes

Pass 14 May 2008 138,032 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 137,406 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 135,966 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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E159 YOD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E159 YOD, 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 E159 YOD registered?

E159 YOD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 December 1987.

Is E159 YOD safe to buy?

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