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E819 EHG

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,368 mi
Last recorded37,368 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE819 EHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 37,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 36,252 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front indicator slightly out of position.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 34,774 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 33,076 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front shocker top mount has slight play.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 31,138 miles

offside outter shaft gaiter clip needs securing.

Pass 30 Jun 2006 29,617 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 29,617 miles

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

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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E819 EHG is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E819 EHG, 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 E819 EHG registered?

E819 EHG is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 August 1987.

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The MOT history for E819 EHG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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