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E287 FLF

1987 Volkswagen Jetta

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,545 mi
Last recorded122,545 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Jetta108,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE287 FLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2017 122,545 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r from compensator to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r from hose to wheelcylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r from compensator to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r from hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded two brake pipes front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake valve leaking rear compensator (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 122,545 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 122,545 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 122,545 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 122,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 122,545 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 121,569 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 121,569 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 117,872 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 114,935 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 114,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 111,873 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 111,873 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 109,048 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 106,557 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 104,411 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 104,011 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2005 103,798 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2005 103,798 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Jetta?

Based on 438,127 MOT tests across 37,562 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
7,762
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
37,562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,560
coil spring broken 4,403
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,922
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,404
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,196
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E287 FLF is a 1987 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 108,126 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 Jetta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,560 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E287 FLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Jetta typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E287 FLF registered?

E287 FLF is a 1987 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 18 August 1987.

Is E287 FLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E287 FLF shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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