MOT Status
ValidMileage
188,951 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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suspension set" very low
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
exhaust rubbers weak
offside front tyre slightly fowling wheel arch
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe to flex
play in both front top strut mounts
slight power steering leak in area of o/s steering rack
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
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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E16 VPS is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 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 E16 VPS, 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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How do I check the history of E16 VPS?
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What year was E16 VPS registered?
E16 VPS is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 December 1987.
Is E16 VPS safe to buy?
The MOT history for E16 VPS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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