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E54 SKR

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,289 mi
Last recorded47,289 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE54 SKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 47,289 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 47,289 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 47,289 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 47,276 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 47,276 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 47,261 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 47,249 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 47,229 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 47,169 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 47,099 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 47,048 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 46,917 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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E54 SKR is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 E54 SKR, 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 E54 SKR registered?

E54 SKR is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 October 1987.

Is E54 SKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E54 SKR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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