MOT Status
ValidMileage
35,608 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E509 CFG is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.
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 E509 CFG, 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
How do I check the history of E509 CFG?
You can check the full history of E509 CFG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was E509 CFG registered?
E509 CFG is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 November 1987.
Is E509 CFG safe to buy?
The MOT history for E509 CFG shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does E509 CFG have outstanding finance?
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