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A11 ECO

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,158 mi
Last recorded102,158 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 ECO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 102,158 miles

both outer sills are corroding

front brake discs are pitted

Pass 9 Sep 2009 101,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

osr wheel bearing has slight play in it

Pass 29 Jun 2007 99,984 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 99,984 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 May 2006 97,414 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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A11 ECO is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A11 ECO, 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 A11 ECO registered?

A11 ECO is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 August 1987.

Is A11 ECO safe to buy?

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