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E969 LHX

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,933 mi
Last recorded56,933 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2007
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE969 LHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2007 56,933 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight exhaust leak from centre silencer

Some movement in front anti-roll bar nearside link top bush

Some stress cracking in offside front driveshaft outer CVJ gaiter.

Pass 16 Oct 2007 56,933 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight exhaust leak from centre silencer

Some movement in front anti-roll bar nearside link top bush

Some stress cracking in offside front driveshaft outer CVJ gaiter.

Fail 17 Oct 2006 55,645 miles

Damage to rear bumper and nearside rear bodywork

Engine runs on very badly after ignition switched off

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Some interaction between nearside nearside rear sidelight and indicator

Some wear in front anti-roll bar nearside link top bush

Pass 17 Oct 2006 55,645 miles

Damage to rear bumper and nearside rear bodywork

Engine runs on very badly after ignition switched off

Some interaction between nearside nearside rear sidelight and indicator

Some wear in front anti-roll bar nearside link top bush

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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E969 LHX is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E969 LHX, 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 E969 LHX registered?

E969 LHX is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 December 1987.

Is E969 LHX safe to buy?

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