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E747 WNB

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,436 mi
Last recorded45,436 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE747 WNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 45,436 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

wipers not parking correctly automatically

Fail 6 May 2009 45,436 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

wipers not parking correctly automatically

Pass 19 May 2008 45,019 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 4 May 2007 44,654 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 44,654 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2006 44,110 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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E747 WNB is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E747 WNB, 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 E747 WNB registered?

E747 WNB is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 October 1987.

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The MOT history for E747 WNB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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