MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,384 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
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)
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)
Oil leak ()
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
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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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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.
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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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