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E374 VNF

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,545 mi
Last recorded75,545 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE374 VNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 75,545 miles

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

centre exhaust blowing slightly

nearside rear tyre cracking inner and outer walls

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking inner and outer wall

slight play nearside track rod end

Fail 12 Sep 2011 75,532 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

centre exhaust blowing slightly

nearside rear tyre cracking inner and outer walls

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking inner and outer wall

slight play nearside track rod end

Pass 13 Sep 2010 72,702 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 72,699 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2009 71,352 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 71,352 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 69,698 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 67,903 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 66,336 miles

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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E374 VNF is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E374 VNF, 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 E374 VNF registered?

E374 VNF is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 September 1987.

Is E374 VNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E374 VNF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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