MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,486 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
slight corrosion in o/s body sill and n/s/f floor pan
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight corrosion in o/s body sill and n/s/f floor pan
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
some corrosion in o/s outer body sill and n/s/f floor pan
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
some corrosion in o/s outer body sill and n/s/f floor pan
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
some corrosion in o/s outer body sill and in n/s front floor pan
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
some corrosion in o/s outer body sill and in n/s front floor pan
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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E855 UFC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E855 UFC, 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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E855 UFC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1987.
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