MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,042 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Damage to front number plate
Nearside inner CV boot split
Offside rear foot brake lazy
Offside wiper blade short
Some play in offside of steering rack
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Both front shock absorber top mounts weak
Nearside inner CV boot split
Nearside rear tyre under inflated
Some play in offside of steering rack
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E336 JYW is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E336 JYW, 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 E336 JYW registered?
E336 JYW is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1987.
Is E336 JYW safe to buy?
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