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E714 NRU

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,940 mi
Last recorded53,940 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE714 NRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 53,940 miles

Noise from offside front wheel bearing.

Offside Rear tyre tread cracked.

Fail 17 Apr 2018 53,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Noise from offside front wheel bearing.

Offside Rear tyre tread cracked.

Pass 18 Apr 2017 531,876 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside handbrake cable chafed

Fail 12 Apr 2017 531,876 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside handbrake cable chafed

Pass 29 Oct 2015 53,187 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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E714 NRU is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E714 NRU, 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 E714 NRU registered?

E714 NRU is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 December 1987.

Is E714 NRU safe to buy?

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