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E774 FUY

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

93,666 mi
Last recorded93,666 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2006
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE774 FUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2006 93,666 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 93,666 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2006 93,628 miles

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

Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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E774 FUY is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 E774 FUY, 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 E774 FUY registered?

E774 FUY is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E774 FUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E774 FUY shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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