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E606 KYM

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,406 mi
Last recorded107,406 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE606 KYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 107,406 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Engine oil leak present

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp joints (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Horn tone is dull

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top mount (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 107,104 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Engine oil leak present

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

Horn tone is dull

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top mount (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread wearing low/ bald on inner edge

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread wearing low/ bald on inner edge

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 107,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Engine oil leak present

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

Horn tone is dull

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top mount (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread wearing low/ bald on inner edge

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread wearing low/ bald on inner edge

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 107,104 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 106,112 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 100,780 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 100,780 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 94,518 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s outer sill corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

suspension components corroded

tyres age cracking

welding repairs to floor sections

Fail 14 Aug 2012 94,518 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s outer sill corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

suspension components corroded

tyres age cracking

welding repairs to floor sections

Fail 30 Jul 2012 94,472 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

rear wheel arches corroded

suspension components corroded

tyres age cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2010 93,348 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 93,348 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front brakes binding slightly

drivers seat does not tilt forward

rear number plate faded and stained

Pass 3 Nov 2009 91,444 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 91,444 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside outer sill corroded

rear number plate stained

nearside front tyre heavily perished

Pass 31 Oct 2008 90,125 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front lower arms rear bushes starting to separate from bonding

drivers seat does not tilt forward

outer sills covered

rear number plate stained and faded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and heavily perished

Pass 29 Oct 2007 88,612 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 88,612 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

brake pads low

offside and nearside front lower arm rear bushes seperating from bonding

offside driveshaft balance wieght insecure

offside front tyre bald on inner edge-and tyre perished

play/wear in steering rack

rear axle beam mounts worn

rear number plate faded

rear wiper blade splitting

Pass 27 Oct 2006 85,342 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 85,342 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

brake fluid on minimum

drivers seat tilt not working

n/s fuel tank strap rusty and thin

oil leak from gearbox area

oil leak from top of engine area

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2005 83,833 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 83,833 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

both gearbox driveshaft seals leaking.

drivers seat tilt not working.

n/s/f wiper blade noisy.

n/s/r brake hose in poor condition.

rear number plate in poor condition.

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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E606 KYM is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E606 KYM, 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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E606 KYM is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 September 1987.

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