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E310 KYY

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

103,488 mi
Last recorded103,488 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2007
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE310 KYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2007 103,488 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 103,486 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2006

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 97,699 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 97,699 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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E310 KYY is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 E310 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 E310 KYY registered?

E310 KYY is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 November 1987.

Is E310 KYY safe to buy?

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