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E447 GNH

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

236,602 mi
Last recorded236,602 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE447 GNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 236,602 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 233,709 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 116,933 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 227,175 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 227,175 miles

Offside Front Upper Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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E447 GNH is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E447 GNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E447 GNH registered?

E447 GNH is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 December 1987.

Is E447 GNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E447 GNH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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