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E890 KYN

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,996 mi
Last recorded96,996 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE890 KYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 96,996 miles

Drivers and passengers electric drop glass windows not working

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 96,993 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering gaiter split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Drivers electric drop glass does not operate

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 96,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear axle

Fail 7 Sep 2022

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 19 May 2016 94,366 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2016 94,366 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 94,308 miles

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

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

coolant leaking

nearside front seat belt twisted

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2012 94,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

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

coolant leaking

nearside front seat belt twisted

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2008 91,910 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 91,328 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 88,349 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 88,348 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 98,380 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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E890 KYN is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E890 KYN, 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 E890 KYN registered?

E890 KYN is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 1987.

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