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E50 EPD

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

167,599 mi
Last recorded167,599 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE50 EPD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2008 167,599 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 162,166 miles

engine oil leak

fuel pipe is in poor condition

horn is in poor condition

n/s cv boot is in poor condition

drivers door is in poor condition

n/s front top strut mount slight play

n/s front tyre slightly worn

Fail 13 Jun 2006 162,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

rear brake ferrules corroded

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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E50 EPD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 E50 EPD, 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 E50 EPD registered?

E50 EPD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 August 1987.

Is E50 EPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E50 EPD shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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