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E747 WVS

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

132,443 mi
Last recorded132,443 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE747 WVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 132,443 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 131,270 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 130,828 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 129,824 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 129,111 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 128,801 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 126,669 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 125,299 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 124,524 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 122,960 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 121,277 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 121,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 118,498 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 117,634 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 115,251 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 113,650 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)

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

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 WVS is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WVS, 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 E747 WVS registered?

E747 WVS is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 August 1987.

Is E747 WVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E747 WVS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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