MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,254 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central exhaust hanger missing but exhaust is secure at time of test
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen beam kick up on wrong side (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen beam kick up on wrong side (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Coolant leak bad ()
3 wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked
exhaust insecure,front support rubber broken
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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E238 FBY is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 E238 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 E238 FBY registered?
E238 FBY is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 October 1987.
Is E238 FBY safe to buy?
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