MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,449 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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brake hose ferrels corroded covered in grease
chip in screen
full beam tell- tail dim
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
brake hose ferrels corroded covered in grease
chip in screen
full beam tell- tail dim
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
chip in screen
front tyres wearing on edge
full beam tell-tale dull
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
chips in screen
full beam tell-tale dim
chip in screen
h/lamp tell-tale very dim
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
full beam tell-tale very faint
Braking system leaking servo pipe to manifold split (3.6.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
full beam tell-tale very faint
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E590 XEY is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 E590 XEY, 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 E590 XEY registered?
E590 XEY is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 1987.
Is E590 XEY safe to buy?
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