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E600 FCW

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,020 mi
Last recorded91,020 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE600 FCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 91,020 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 90,671 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 90,341 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 89,075 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 87,914 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 87,039 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 86,890 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 85,714 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 85,438 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 85,117 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 84,171 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 82,915 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 82,892 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 81,326 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 80,084 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 80,073 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 78,897 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 78,141 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 76,947 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 75,810 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front brakes out of balance

Pass 24 Jan 2007 74,380 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brakes out of balance

Pass 22 Feb 2006 72,689 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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E600 FCW is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E600 FCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E600 FCW registered?

E600 FCW is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E600 FCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E600 FCW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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