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E345 YNO

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,552 mi
Last recorded130,552 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE345 YNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 130,552 miles

Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately both rear hoses advise re route (3.6.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both rear wheel arches have corrosion

engine has oil leak

front under floor box sections damaged n/s and o/s

o/s front sill has some corrosion

slight movement on steering wheel

Fail 26 Jul 2016 130,541 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight movement on steering wheel

Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately both rear hoses advise re route (3.6.A.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive re adjusted to spec (7.3.B.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both rear wheel arches have corrosion

engine has oil leak

front under floor box sections damaged n/s and o/s

o/s front sill has some corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2014 129,440 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 129,367 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 129,361 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2011 129,216 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 128,208 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 2 Sep 2010 128,208 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 125,506 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 125,506 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 123,789 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 123,788 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

heavily modified

Pass 18 Apr 2007 119,734 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2007 119,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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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E345 YNO is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E345 YNO, 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 E345 YNO registered?

E345 YNO is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 August 1987.

Is E345 YNO safe to buy?

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