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E868 UKP

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,261 mi
Last recorded157,261 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE868 UKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 157,261 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 157,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 157,409 miles

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

steering rack feels rough when rotated

Fail 10 Oct 2009 157,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s seat belt stalk outer cover missing but not affecting operation

Pass 9 Feb 2009 157,321 miles

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

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

rear seat belt buckle incomplete

Fail 7 Feb 2009 157,321 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

rear seat belt buckle incomplete

Pass 14 Jun 2008 157,052 miles

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

Nearside rear engine mounting badly worn

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 157,052 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside rear engine mounting badly worn

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 157,052 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 156,594 miles

Hole in floor on passenger front footwell. Not in prescribed area

Pass 6 Jul 2005 155,494 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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E868 UKP is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E868 UKP, 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 E868 UKP registered?

E868 UKP is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 November 1987.

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