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E858 KYE

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,074 mi
Last recorded150,074 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE858 KYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 150,074 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 150,016 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

brake caliper inappropriately repaired slider bolts incorrect (3.5.1n)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 147,340 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 147,399 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2006 136,975 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front anti roll link rubbers small play

Pass 11 Jul 2006 136,975 miles

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

both front anti roll link rubbers small play

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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E858 KYE is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E858 KYE, 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 E858 KYE registered?

E858 KYE is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 October 1987.

Is E858 KYE safe to buy?

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