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E211 FBY

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,061 mi
Last recorded40,061 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE211 FBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 40,061 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 39,633 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2019 39,632 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 38,857 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 38,324 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 36,638 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 36,331 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 36,172 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 36,122 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 36,132 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 35,843 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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E211 FBY is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E211 FBY, 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 E211 FBY registered?

E211 FBY is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 1987.

Is E211 FBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E211 FBY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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