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E594 GFR

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,955 mi
Last recorded97,955 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE594 GFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 97,955 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 97,943 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 97,930 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 97,421 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 97,421 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 94,434 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 94,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 92,350 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 90,159 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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E594 GFR is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E594 GFR, 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 E594 GFR registered?

E594 GFR is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 October 1987.

Is E594 GFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E594 GFR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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