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E68 BWV

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,729 mi
Last recorded42,729 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE68 BWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2012 42,729 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 42,729 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 39,269 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 39,269 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 36,588 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 33,458 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 30,195 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 26,023 miles

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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E68 BWV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White 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 E68 BWV, 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 E68 BWV registered?

E68 BWV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 October 1987.

Is E68 BWV safe to buy?

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