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E724 CGN

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,437 mi
Last recorded116,437 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE724 CGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2021 116,437 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 114,487 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 113,068 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (d) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2017 111,227 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 109,229 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 108,298 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 107,084 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 106,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2012 104,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 103,065 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 101,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 101,544 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 97,388 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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E724 CGN is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E724 CGN, 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 E724 CGN registered?

E724 CGN is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 August 1987.

Is E724 CGN safe to buy?

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