MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,094 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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pas pipes at rack corroded †all rear brake flexy hoses corroded at ferrules †slight play at rear wheel bearings †both rear axle bushes starting to split †rear brake discs starting to corrode
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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E348 VGG is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 E348 VGG, 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 E348 VGG registered?
E348 VGG is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 September 1987.
Is E348 VGG safe to buy?
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