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E460 FPC

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,419 mi
Last recorded43,419 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE460 FPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 43,419 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle underbody covered in underseal

Pass 17 Jan 2025 43,211 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 43,262 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 43,057 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 40,757 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 37,057 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2013 33,300 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 29,776 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 29,776 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside wiper blade is starting to split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 28,191 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Oct 2010 23,867 miles

Front brakes slightly binding

Fail 30 Sep 2010 26,833 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Front brakes slightly binding

Pass 30 Sep 2009 25,490 miles

Offside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2009 25,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge

Fail 2 Oct 2008 24,204 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 24,204 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 22,870 miles

Damage to nearside rear wheel arch and rear bumper

Stone damage to windscreen

Fail 1 Oct 2007 22,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Damage to nearside rear wheel arch and rear bumper

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 18 Sep 2006 20,769 miles

N/s/f tyre low and in poor condition

Nail in n/s/r tyre (leaking)

O/s/f tyre low on inner edge and in poor condition

O/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Slight interaction with rear lights

Fail 18 Sep 2006 20,769 miles

N/s/f tyre low and in poor condition

Nail in n/s/r tyre (leaking)

O/s/f tyre low on inner edge and in poor condition

O/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight interaction with rear lights

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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E460 FPC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E460 FPC, 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 E460 FPC registered?

E460 FPC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 October 1987.

Is E460 FPC safe to buy?

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