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E745 VGH

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Gold Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,224 mi
Last recorded87,224 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE745 VGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 87,224 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2012 86,292 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 85,764 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 85,395 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2009 84,680 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 84,188 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 83,768 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 83,768 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 83,297 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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E745 VGH is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Gold with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E745 VGH, 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 E745 VGH registered?

E745 VGH is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 August 1987.

Is E745 VGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E745 VGH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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