MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,797 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both rear brake pipes rusty
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear brake pipes rusty
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
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E246 SOJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 E246 SOJ, 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 E246 SOJ registered?
E246 SOJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 1987.
Is E246 SOJ safe to buy?
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