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387 EUH

1991 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

131,790 mi
Last recorded131,790 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Golf122,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration387 EUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 131,790 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 131,416 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 131,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 130,969 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 129,914 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 128,976 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 128,106 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 127,051 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 124,314 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 121,713 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 117,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 112,595 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 107,355 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 102,294 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 96,870 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 96,870 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 91,619 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 86,681 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 81,277 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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387 EUH is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 122,464 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 387 EUH, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 387 EUH registered?

387 EUH is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 June 1991.

Is 387 EUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 387 EUH shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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