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E781 WHC

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,909 mi
Last recorded123,909 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2007
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE781 WHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 21 Sep 2007 123,909 miles

body work starting to rust

both front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

chassis starting to rust

floors starting to rust

front number plate cracked

front valance/ panel starting to rust

inner sills and outer sills starting to rust

metal brake pipes starting to rust

metal fuel pipes rusty

offside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

oil leak

rear boot floor starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 14 Aug 2006 121,682 miles

all four wheel arches starting to rust

battery insecure

both front brake hoses starting to crack/perish

both rear wheel bearings slight play

front floors starting to rust

front number plate cracked

inner and outer sills starting to rust

metal brake pipes starting to rust

metal fuel pipes starting to rust

nearside front outer driveshaft boot covered in grease but no split/hole

nearside rear wheel rim slight damage

offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/perish

oil leak

rear number plate starting to discolour

small stone chips in front windscreen

underside of vehicle surface rusting

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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E781 WHC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E781 WHC, 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 E781 WHC registered?

E781 WHC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 September 1987.

Is E781 WHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E781 WHC shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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