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E249 XGB

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,105 mi
Last recorded67,105 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2007
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE249 XGB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2007 67,105 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 63,613 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 63,613 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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E249 XGB is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc 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 E249 XGB, 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 E249 XGB registered?

E249 XGB is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 November 1987.

Is E249 XGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E249 XGB 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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