MOT Status
Mileage
135,118 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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E396 PSD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 E396 PSD, 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 E396 PSD registered?
E396 PSD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1987.
Is E396 PSD safe to buy?
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