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E790 GSP

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,528 mi
Last recorded105,528 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE790 GSP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 105,528 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 102,241 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front wheel arches slighty corroded

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis arils, undersills and outersills slighty corroded

front and rer cross member slighty corroded

oil leak around engine

oil level on minimum

opaque sunstrip fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2011 102,241 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wheel arches slighty corroded

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slighty corroded

front and rear crooss member slighty corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

oil leak from engine

oil level on minimum

opaque sunstrip fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2010 95,311 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 95,305 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 95,040 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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E790 GSP is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E790 GSP, 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 E790 GSP registered?

E790 GSP is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E790 GSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E790 GSP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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