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E20 ALT

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,384 mi
Last recorded82,384 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE20 ALT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 82,384 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 82,384 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 82,308 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2018 82,307 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 81,461 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jun 2012 80,889 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

lower brake effort from nearside rear brakes

Pass 9 Jun 2011 80,314 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 79,461 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 79,461 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 78,505 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 77,899 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 77,899 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 77,322 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 77,322 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 76,716 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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E20 ALT is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E20 ALT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E20 ALT registered?

E20 ALT is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 November 1987.

Is E20 ALT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E20 ALT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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