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E523 UKP

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,910 mi
Last recorded103,910 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE523 UKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 103,910 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 103,909 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 100,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroding

fuel tank securing straps corroding

nearside rear and offside rear brake hose ferulles corroded

nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear chassis corroding

poor repair to nearside mirror

Pass 1 Dec 2006 94,298 miles

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

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 15 Nov 2005 90,046 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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E523 UKP is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E523 UKP, 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 E523 UKP registered?

E523 UKP is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 November 1987.

Is E523 UKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E523 UKP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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