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E766 FPA

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

129,469 mi
Last recorded129,469 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE766 FPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 129,469 miles

Nearside Front main beam lens damaged

Nearside Rear underfloor inner sill corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers seat linkages has play

Fail 4 Sep 2025 129,469 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underwing forward lower section holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

drivers seat linkages has play

Nearside Front main beam lens damaged

Nearside Rear underfloor inner sill corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 129,422 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective inner lens (main beam) glass damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside underfloor inner sill areas slightly corroded

drivers seat has play in linkage

Fail 17 May 2023 129,421 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective inner lens (main beam) glass damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside underfloor inner sill areas slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

drivers seat has play in linkage

Pass 23 Aug 2021 129,019 miles

Both front indicators damaged

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front play in seat linkage

Fail 6 Jul 2021 129,019 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe chafing corroded (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective glass broken (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor minor corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front indicators damaged

general under body corrosion +components

play drivers seat linkages

Pass 21 May 2019 129,019 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 May 2019 129,019 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 128,973 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 128,967 miles

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 128,874 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 127,930 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

major engine oil leak

Fail 5 May 2016 127,930 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

major engine oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 124,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 124,211 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 123,202 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 121,431 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 11,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 116,402 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 110,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear valance corroded

Your vehicle has only just met the required rear brake effieiency. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 14 Aug 2006 110,134 miles

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Aug 2006 110,109 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Rear valance coroded

Fail 1 Aug 2006 110,035 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

rear valance starting to corrode

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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E766 FPA is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 E766 FPA, 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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E766 FPA is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 October 1987.

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