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E757 APP

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,291 mi
Last recorded131,291 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE757 APP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 131,291 miles

both sides to front floor corroding/near side outer sill corroding/both sides rear tyres wearing to limit/vehicle dry under and corroding/both sides front wish bones corroding

brake discs to front and rear corroding/rear subframe mount bushes cracking

off side front and near side rear and off side rear seatbelts slight fraying

Fail 5 Jul 2011 131,289 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both sides to front floor corroding/near side outer sill corroding/both sides rear tyres wearing to limit/vehicle dry under and corroding/both sides front wish bones corroding

brake discs to front and rear corroding/rear subframe mount bushes cracking

off side front and near side rear and off side rear seatbelts slight fraying

Pass 18 Nov 2008 130,288 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 130,270 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear chassis rails corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2007 125,506 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 125,374 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

power steering pipe weeping

Pass 30 Aug 2006 120,326 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 120,326 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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E757 APP is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E757 APP, 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 E757 APP registered?

E757 APP is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 November 1987.

Is E757 APP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E757 APP shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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