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E893 TNC

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,749 mi
Last recorded144,749 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE893 TNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2015 144,749 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 144,314 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise under body surface corrsion

surface corrsion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 15 Sep 2012 144,307 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 140,515 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise under body surface corrision

Fail 16 May 2009 140,507 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise under body surface corrision

Pass 15 May 2008 137,298 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 137,286 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

car very low,wheels and tyres close to body.

Fail 17 May 2007 120,574 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2007 120,574 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 119,261 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

two front tyres outer walls perishing advise replaceing

Pass 23 Mar 2006 119,261 miles

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

two front tyres outer walls perishing advise replaceing

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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E893 TNC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red 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 E893 TNC, 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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E893 TNC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 October 1987.

Is E893 TNC safe to buy?

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