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E318 JHY

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,085 mi
Last recorded69,085 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE318 JHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 69,085 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 63,471 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 63,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 56,090 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 46,420 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 41,482 miles

exhaust blow /hanger broken

Pass 9 Jun 2007 35,812 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 35,775 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 29,230 miles

coolant leaking

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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E318 JHY is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E318 JHY, 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 E318 JHY registered?

E318 JHY is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E318 JHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E318 JHY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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