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E519 TKO

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,684 mi
Last recorded192,684 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE519 TKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 192,684 miles

nearside sill holed at front end

Fail 18 Nov 2013 192,525 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside sill holed at front end

Pass 11 Dec 2012 190,725 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 190,725 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 109,406 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 186,842 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 183,652 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 180,572 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 177,735 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 177,011 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 175,061 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 171,840 miles

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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E519 TKO is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E519 TKO, 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

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What year was E519 TKO registered?

E519 TKO is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 September 1987.

Is E519 TKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E519 TKO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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