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E772 JSF

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,385 mi
Last recorded44,385 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE772 JSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 44,385 miles

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

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

bulkhead is rusty

Fail 19 Jul 2010 44,385 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

bulkhead is rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2008 41,426 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 37,878 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 37,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 36,128 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 33,243 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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E772 JSF is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E772 JSF, 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 E772 JSF registered?

E772 JSF is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 August 1987.

Is E772 JSF safe to buy?

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