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E697 SON

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,249 mi
Last recorded48,249 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE697 SON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 48,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2022 46,353 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 46,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 45,277 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 41,850 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 36,491 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 32,378 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 32,357 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 26,505 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 19,891 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 19,868 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 13,738 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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E697 SON is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 E697 SON, 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 E697 SON registered?

E697 SON is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 October 1987.

Is E697 SON safe to buy?

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