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87KK2391

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,361 mi
Last recorded108,361 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration87KK2391
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 108,361 miles

Centre exhaust mounting rubber missing

Front Outer Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Metal fuel lines corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil springs not matched pair

Rear suspension bump stops split

Fail 10 May 2016 108,361 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre exhaust mounting rubber missing

Metal fuel lines corroded

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water ingress (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wiper blade split

Rear Rear coil springs not matched

Rear suspension bump stops split

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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87KK2391 is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 87KK2391, 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 87KK2391 registered?

87KK2391 is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 June 1987.

Is 87KK2391 safe to buy?

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