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E217 SKL

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,869 mi
Last recorded84,869 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE217 SKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 84,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Axle beam modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

camber on rear wheels is classed as excessive

exhaust damaged and fouls body work

exhaust has melted rear window

sump damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2013 48,351 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 27,566 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 138,358 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake pedal rubber worn smooth

exhaust rubbers deteriorating

o/s/r tyre slight distortion

oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2006 138,358 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn smooth

exhaust rubbers deteriorating

o/s/r tyre slight distortion

oil leak

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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E217 SKL is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E217 SKL, 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 E217 SKL registered?

E217 SKL is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 August 1987.

Is E217 SKL safe to buy?

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