MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,869 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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