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E890 UFC

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,280 mi
Last recorded35,280 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE890 UFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 35,280 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 35,280 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 34,044 miles

Advise - Main beam tell-tale dim.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 33,867 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 33,375 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 32,634 miles

Advise slight lift in both suspension top mounts

Pass 7 Aug 2018 31,974 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 31,201 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 30,578 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 30,073 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 29,064 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 28,288 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 27,250 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 26,251 miles

Advise slight lift nearside front strut

Pass 4 Aug 2010 25,410 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 23,873 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 22,250 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 20,501 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 20,501 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 18,489 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 UFC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E890 UFC, 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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E890 UFC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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