MOT Status
Mileage
53,409 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Engine coolant low
Heavy rusting on most brake/steering/suspension components
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
P A Steering pipes severely rusted
Vehicle body in a generally rusty condition
offside & nearside front seat belt webbing twisted
offside front & both rear road wheels in a very rusty condition
offside front bumper insecure
offside rear outer door handle sticks when opened
rear centre seat belt stork minor damage
rear wiper split
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E991 GES is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 E991 GES, 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 E991 GES registered?
E991 GES is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 August 1987.
Is E991 GES safe to buy?
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