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E508 WUD

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,341 mi
Last recorded120,341 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE508 WUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 120,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 117,175 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2012 117,175 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 115,201 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 115,173 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 115,173 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 109,999 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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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E508 WUD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 E508 WUD, 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 E508 WUD registered?

E508 WUD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 October 1987.

Is E508 WUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E508 WUD shows 7 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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