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E47 MPV

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,576 mi
Last recorded152,576 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE47 MPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 152,576 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 121,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 117,759 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 110,851 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 105,605 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 99,982 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 99,937 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 93,949 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 93,893 miles

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) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2008 87,111 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 87,049 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 78,816 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 70,719 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 70,719 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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E47 MPV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E47 MPV, 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 E47 MPV registered?

E47 MPV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 September 1987.

Is E47 MPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E47 MPV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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