MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,314 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside driveshaft damper weak
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside driveshaft damper weak
offside drive shaft inner gaiter split
Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
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E406 YDV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 E406 YDV, 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 E406 YDV registered?
E406 YDV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 November 1987.
Is E406 YDV safe to buy?
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