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E544 KVN

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,462 mi
Last recorded143,462 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE544 KVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 143,462 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported last clip missing on rear of ns floor pan (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 142,188 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle too low to go in brake rollers

Fail 28 Jul 2021 142,187 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle too low to go in brake rollers

Pass 25 Jul 2017 141,840 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 141,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 140,981 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 140,921 miles

Electrical wiring insecure fouling LH driveshaft (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 140,151 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 139,160 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 139,160 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 137,371 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 136,528 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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E544 KVN is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E544 KVN, 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 E544 KVN registered?

E544 KVN is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 October 1987.

Is E544 KVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E544 KVN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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