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E822 LYU

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,001 mi
Last recorded146,001 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE822 LYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 146,001 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 139,484 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 139,484 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 134,876 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 134,876 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 130,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 130,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 125,865 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 121,626 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 121,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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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E822 LYU is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E822 LYU, 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 E822 LYU registered?

E822 LYU is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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