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E206 KJB

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,618 mi
Last recorded100,618 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2007
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE206 KJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2007 100,618 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 100,618 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres perished

dampness around front shock absorbers

dampness around offside rear brake back plate

exhaust system corroded

movement in steering column

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2006 95,201 miles

chassis and suspension components rusty

exhaust mounting broken

exhaust rusty

front wipers splitting

fuel tank straps rusty

offside outer sill rusty

play in rear hubs

play in steering rack

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2005 94,453 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

suspension components rusty

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 KJB is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E206 KJB, 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 E206 KJB registered?

E206 KJB is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 October 1987.

Is E206 KJB safe to buy?

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