MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,984 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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E287 YDM is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 E287 YDM, 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 E287 YDM registered?
E287 YDM is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 November 1987.
Is E287 YDM safe to buy?
The MOT history for E287 YDM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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