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E24 JYT

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,120 mi
Last recorded103,120 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE24 JYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2009 103,120 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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

cracks in nsr tyre

idle eratic

over heating

Pass 5 Aug 2009 103,120 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 103,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 103,120 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 103,120 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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E24 JYT is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E24 JYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E24 JYT registered?

E24 JYT is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 August 1987.

Is E24 JYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E24 JYT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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