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E400 JHY

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

199,959 mi
Last recorded199,959 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE400 JHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2012 199,959 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 191,178 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Hazard lights & indicators do not flash at a constant rate

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 190,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 190,296 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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E400 JHY is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E400 JHY, 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 E400 JHY registered?

E400 JHY is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E400 JHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E400 JHY shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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