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E84 HUY

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

221,327 mi
Last recorded221,327 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE84 HUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2008 221,327 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 221,163 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2007 208,359 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 208,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 May 2006 200,565 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 200,563 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 200,536 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 200,389 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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E84 HUY is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 E84 HUY, 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 E84 HUY registered?

E84 HUY is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 November 1987.

Is E84 HUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E84 HUY shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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