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E377 FPK

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,007 mi
Last recorded66,007 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE377 FPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 66,007 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 63,369 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 63,369 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 62,909 miles

Exhaust heatshield touches steering rack

Handbrake lever travel just within limits

Idle speed sometimes high

Fail 15 Jun 2009 62,903 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust heatshield touches steering rack

Handbrake lever travel just within limits

Idle speed sometimes high

Pass 13 Jun 2008 61,723 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 61,723 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 59,714 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 59,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2006 57,627 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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E377 FPK is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E377 FPK, 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 E377 FPK registered?

E377 FPK is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 December 1987.

Is E377 FPK safe to buy?

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