MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,242 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test both front sun visors removed (3.1 (a) (ii))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor 20 cm from suspension mounting/component (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test both front sun visors removed (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
underbody has light cossosion
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
underbody has light cossosion
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?
Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.
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E578 KYE is a 1987 Volkswagen Unknown in Orange with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1987 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 147,242 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 Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E578 KYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was E578 KYE registered?
E578 KYE is a 1987 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 18 September 1987.
Is E578 KYE safe to buy?
The MOT history for E578 KYE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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