MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,273 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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some general surface corrision on underside of vehicle
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine oil leak from oil pressure switch
some general surface corrision on underside of vehicle
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E779 VTA is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 E779 VTA, 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 E779 VTA registered?
E779 VTA is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1987.
Is E779 VTA safe to buy?
The MOT history for E779 VTA shows 2 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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