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A10 VEW

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,756 mi
Last recorded5,756 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2007
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 VEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2007 5,756 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 5,754 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 5,754 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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A10 VEW is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A10 VEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A10 VEW?

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What year was A10 VEW registered?

A10 VEW is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is A10 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 VEW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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