MOT Status
ValidMileage
134,624 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Very Minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Very Minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread pattern
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E689 NMG is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 E689 NMG, 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 E689 NMG registered?
E689 NMG is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 November 1987.
Is E689 NMG safe to buy?
The MOT history for E689 NMG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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