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E672 FLU

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

132,205 mi
Last recorded132,205 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2007
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE672 FLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2007 132,205 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 132,205 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2007 132,165 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

NOTE body kit fitted preventing full inspection

NOTE non-standard exhaust fitted + poorly fitted

NOTE non-standard rear lights fitted, rear reflectors weak

NOTE unable to turn front wheels when vehicle jacked up!

STRONGLY ADVISE exhaust mountings perishing, replace A.S.A.P.

STRONGLY ADVISE n/s front tyre worn close to limit, replace A.S.A.P.

STRONGLY ADVISE play in o/s front lower suspension arm inner rear bush, replace A.S.A.P.

brake disc faces rusty

play/wear in o/s front seat mechanism

Pass 21 Apr 2006 123,977 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 123,971 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

sills are covered

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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E672 FLU is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 E672 FLU, 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 E672 FLU registered?

E672 FLU is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 September 1987.

Is E672 FLU safe to buy?

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