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E714 FLR

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,288 mi
Last recorded104,288 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE714 FLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 104,288 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 101,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 98,396 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 98,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 86,708 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

steering knothchy lock to lock

steering notchy

Fail 21 Aug 2017 86,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering knothchy lock to lock

steering notchy

Pass 26 Aug 2016 78,556 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Jun 2015 70,181 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 70,181 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 69,712 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 68,884 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 67,862 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 66,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 66,178 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 65,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 63,851 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 63,851 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 60,834 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 60,789 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 58,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both sides rear brake hoses ferrules corrion

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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E714 FLR is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E714 FLR, 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 E714 FLR registered?

E714 FLR is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 September 1987.

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