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E877 EPC

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,167 mi
Last recorded62,167 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2009
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE877 EPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2009 62,167 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 62,165 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 61,767 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 18 Mar 2008 61,303 miles

nearside rear hand & foot brake performance, near limit.

Pass 9 May 2007 60,654 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside hand & foot brake performance,slightly low.

Pass 9 May 2006 57,649 miles

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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E877 EPC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E877 EPC, 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 E877 EPC registered?

E877 EPC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 August 1987.

Is E877 EPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E877 EPC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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