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E260 YNK

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,003 mi
Last recorded162,003 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2008
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE260 YNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2008 162,003 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 154,999 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 154,999 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 151,517 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

no plates not of a standerd type

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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E260 YNK is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc 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 E260 YNK, 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

How do I check the history of E260 YNK?

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What year was E260 YNK registered?

E260 YNK is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 August 1987.

Is E260 YNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E260 YNK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E260 YNK have outstanding finance?

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