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E643 YHK

1987 Volkswagen Pick Up

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

262,717 mi
Last recorded262,717 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Pick Up163,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE643 YHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPick Up
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 262,717 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 254,711 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 254,704 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 126,960 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear brake light dim

Rear sidelights dim

slight movement in steering rack bushes

Fail 11 Nov 2015 126,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear brake light dim

Rear sidelights dim

slight movement in steering rack bushes

Pass 29 Nov 2014 118,968 miles

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches have corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2014 118,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches have corrosion

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Pick Up?

Based on 1,573 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
1,199
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 81
Stop lamp not working 61
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 59
position lamp(s) not working 56
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E643 YHK is a 1987 Volkswagen Pick Up in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 163,514 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 Pick Up fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E643 YHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Pick Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E643 YHK registered?

E643 YHK is a 1987 Volkswagen Pick Up, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E643 YHK safe to buy?

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