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E282 KYY

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,836 mi
Last recorded67,836 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE282 KYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2011 67,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2010 67,484 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2009 66,221 miles

Front bumper insecure

N/S Washer jet blocked

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 65,220 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S Washer not working

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 64,157 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 62,967 miles

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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E282 KYY is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E282 KYY, 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 E282 KYY registered?

E282 KYY is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 October 1987.

Is E282 KYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E282 KYY shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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