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E992 BMV

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

38,239 mi
Last recorded38,239 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE992 BMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 38,239 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 38,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Pass 13 May 2022 38,217 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 38,082 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 37,945 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 37,515 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 37,491 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 37,271 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 37,264 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 37,264 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 36,422 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2010 35,890 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 35,586 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 32,146 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 31,129 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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E992 BMV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 E992 BMV, 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 E992 BMV registered?

E992 BMV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 August 1987.

Is E992 BMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E992 BMV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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