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E232 CFG

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,781 mi
Last recorded88,781 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE232 CFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 88,781 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 84,361 miles

BRAKEPIPES STARTING TO RUST.

INNER SILLS STARTING TO RUST

Pass 5 Feb 2013 80,839 miles

both rear brakepipe flexyhoses rusting

Pass 9 Feb 2012 77,792 miles

brake flexyhose ends rusting. slight blow on exhaust.

Fail 9 Feb 2012 77,792 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake flexyhose ends rusting. slight blow on exhaust.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 71,929 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 55,823 miles

front brakepipes rusting. play in rear wheel bearings. play in o/s front suspension top mount

Pass 29 Sep 2008 55,564 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 55,533 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 55,010 miles

deterioration to & slight blow from rear exhaust box

Pass 2 Oct 2006 54,368 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 54,363 miles

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

foobrake efficiency just acceptable-recommend more detailed brake inspection

Pass 26 Sep 2005 53,579 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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E232 CFG is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E232 CFG, 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 E232 CFG registered?

E232 CFG is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 October 1987.

Is E232 CFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E232 CFG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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