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E800 FPB

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,914 mi
Last recorded126,914 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE800 FPB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 126,914 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 126,914 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 126,126 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 125,271 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 123,367 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 123,367 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 120,289 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 116,754 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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E800 FPB is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 E800 FPB, 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 E800 FPB registered?

E800 FPB is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 1987.

Is E800 FPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E800 FPB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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