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E806 KYN

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

45,679 mi
Last recorded45,679 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE806 KYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 45,679 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 41,043 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 41,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 37,243 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front offside indicator slightly distorted

offside rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough

rear nearside tyre has been driven on whilst deflated

rear offside tyre wall perished(cracked)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 37,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front offside indicator slightly distorted

offside rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough

rear nearside tyre has been driven on whilst deflated

rear offside tyre wall perished(cracked)

Pass 3 May 2007 32,494 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 32,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres cracking on walls

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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E806 KYN is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E806 KYN, 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 E806 KYN registered?

E806 KYN is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 August 1987.

Is E806 KYN safe to buy?

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