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E60 BFE

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,079 mi
Last recorded155,079 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE60 BFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 155,079 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 153,164 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 150,352 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 150,340 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 146,505 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 146,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 141,150 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front and nearside rear tyres perished

rear number plate faded

Pass 29 Apr 2006 136,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside handbrake poor

rear number plate faded

Pass 7 May 2005 130,478 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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E60 BFE is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E60 BFE, 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 E60 BFE registered?

E60 BFE is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E60 BFE safe to buy?

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