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E488 HPO

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,290 mi
Last recorded73,290 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE488 HPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2009 73,290 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 73,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 65,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 65,044 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 57,619 miles

both front tyres have damaged side walls

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 21 Aug 2007 57,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres worn low on edges.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Sall cuts in o/s/f tyre tread + side wall damaged[recommend replacement]

Small cuts in n/s/f tyre tread + worn low on edges+ side wall perished.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 52,882 miles

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Fail 14 Aug 2006 52,882 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

NEAR SIDE FRONT,NEAR SIDE REAR,OFF SIDE REAR TYRES, PERRISHING,

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 52,129 miles

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

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

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

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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E488 HPO is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E488 HPO, 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 E488 HPO registered?

E488 HPO is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 1987.

Is E488 HPO safe to buy?

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