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E608 XGC

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

31,024 mi
Last recorded31,024 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE608 XGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 31,024 miles

Corrosion rear exhaust

Nearside Rear Slight bindingwheel

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak

Unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 26 Apr 2022 31,024 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion rear exhaust

Nearside Rear Slight bindingwheel

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak

Unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 23 Dec 2020 29,721 miles

Nearside Front seat belt unable to be checked

Rear exhaust corosion

Rear seat belts unable to be checked

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2019 29,616 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 25,889 miles

o/s rear tyre has a cut but no cords showing

Fail 14 Dec 2017 25,888 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

o/s rear tyre has a cut but no cords showing

Pass 15 Dec 2016 25,073 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 25,073 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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E608 XGC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E608 XGC, 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 E608 XGC registered?

E608 XGC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 November 1987.

Is E608 XGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E608 XGC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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