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E448 FBD

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,056 mi
Last recorded99,056 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE448 FBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2026 99,056 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt badly twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 97,543 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 96,100 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 91,756 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 91,753 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 86,004 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle and rear perishing, hitting floor (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. Covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 85,952 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. latch not locking in position (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective mid rubber mounts deteriorating exhaust touching rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator activation (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 80,827 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 80,730 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 71,310 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 71,310 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 64,644 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 64,643 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 60,843 miles

Rear Both rear wheelbearing have play.

Fail 28 Jun 2016 60,843 miles

Rear Both rear wheelbearing have play.

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 48,302 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both wipers starting to smear

Fail 31 Aug 2012 48,149 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both wipers starting to smear

Pass 22 Aug 2011 38,598 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 37,737 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 36,418 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear seat down can not check seat belts

Fail 26 Aug 2009 36,418 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear seat down can not check seat belts

Pass 26 Aug 2008 35,175 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 33,625 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 31,307 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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E448 FBD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E448 FBD, 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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E448 FBD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 August 1987.

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