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E673 YGS

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,242 mi
Last recorded135,242 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE673 YGS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 135,242 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 134,911 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 133,469 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2008 131,383 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 122,221 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 122,221 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 116,412 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 116,407 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (1.6.C5)

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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E673 YGS is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E673 YGS, 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

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What year was E673 YGS registered?

E673 YGS is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 August 1987.

Is E673 YGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E673 YGS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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