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E410 WMW

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,538 mi
Last recorded151,538 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE410 WMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 151,538 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 151,538 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2016 155,726 miles

lowerd

wet test

Pass 26 May 2012 156,986 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 153,934 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 153,934 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2010 150,716 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

salt deposits to brake pipes

Pass 17 Feb 2009 145,537 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 145,535 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 142,991 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 142,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 142,576 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 141,226 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 141,226 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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E410 WMW is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 E410 WMW, 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 E410 WMW registered?

E410 WMW is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 August 1987.

Is E410 WMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E410 WMW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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