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E590 XEY

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,449 mi
Last recorded69,449 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE590 XEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 69,449 miles

brake hose ferrels corroded covered in grease

chip in screen

full beam tell- tail dim

Fail 9 Jul 2025 69,449 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 69,442 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 69,369 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 69,323 miles

chip in screen

h/lamp tell-tale very dim

Pass 27 Jul 2017 69,219 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

full beam tell-tale very faint

Fail 27 Jul 2017 69,217 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 69,137 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 68,110 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 67,958 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 67,146 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 66,121 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 65,902 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 65,902 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 65,886 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 65,544 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 65,392 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 65,211 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 65,037 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 64,616 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E590 XEY?

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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?

The MOT history for E590 XEY shows 20 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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