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E206 KHT

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,058 mi
Last recorded71,058 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE206 KHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 71,058 miles

Front to rear brake pipes and fuel pipes are covered in waxoil/underseal

Pass 11 Dec 2015 178,178 miles

Brake actuating rod corroding

Centre exhaust rubber missing

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust rubbers deteriorating

Front lower panel corroding

Front number plate deteriorating

Nearside and Offside rear inner sills corroding

Nearside front tyre perishing

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Nearside step panel corroding

Offside c.v gaiter perishing

Offside front brake pipe corroding

Rear loading bay holed by corrosion not within a prescribed area

Pass 12 Oct 2011 178,149 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 173,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside front driveshaft inner c.v gaitor split.

offside rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated.

Fail 27 Sep 2010 173,385 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside front driveshaft inner c.v gaitor split.

nearside rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated.

Fail 26 Oct 2009 169,757 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front driveshaft inner gaitor split.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 169,757 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front driveshaft inner gaitor split.

Fail 26 Sep 2008 166,846 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 166,846 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 162,879 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 157,396 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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E206 KHT is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E206 KHT, 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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E206 KHT is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 1987.

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