MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,320 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
front tyres low on inner edges
fuel filler neck corroding
main beam lens cracked n/s and o/s
oil leak
seat mechanisms worn
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E505 EBW is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E505 EBW, 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 E505 EBW registered?
E505 EBW is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1987.
Is E505 EBW safe to buy?
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