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E520 CHD

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,737 mi
Last recorded65,737 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE520 CHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2009 65,737 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

batery flat

brake partes and suspension parts rusted in plases

metel paterol pipes rusted

steering parts rusted in plases

under bodey hevely rusted in plases

Fail 10 Aug 2009 65,737 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

batery flat

brake partes and suspension parts rusted in plases

steering parts rusted in plases

under bodey hevely rusted in plases

Pass 22 Oct 2007 64,054 miles

both front chassis legs been repaired and covered with sealer, unable to inspect properly.

Fail 16 Oct 2007 64,021 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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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E520 CHD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E520 CHD, 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 E520 CHD registered?

E520 CHD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E520 CHD safe to buy?

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