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E288 UKR

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,143 mi
Last recorded38,143 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2006
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE288 UKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2006 38,143 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 38,133 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers side wiper blade to long but still clearing screen

Pass 22 Oct 2005 34,295 miles

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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E288 UKR is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Green 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 E288 UKR, 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 E288 UKR?

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What year was E288 UKR registered?

E288 UKR is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 November 1987.

Is E288 UKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E288 UKR 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.

Does E288 UKR have outstanding finance?

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