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E238 ACH

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,990 mi
Last recorded138,990 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2007
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE238 ACH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2007 138,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2007 138,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

fuel; tank straps badly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2006 135,642 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

several brake pipes have light surface corrosion

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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E238 ACH is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 E238 ACH, 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 E238 ACH registered?

E238 ACH is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 August 1987.

Is E238 ACH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E238 ACH shows 3 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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