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62,730 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Limit 4.5%, reading 9.99% (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive Limit 1200ppm, reading 2584ppm (8.2.1.2 (b))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear bumper insecure but not likely to fall off
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers too slow (3.4 (b) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wipers not working on intermittent
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle mounting/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced Reflector deteriorated (4.5.4 (a))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Engine oil leaks
Nearside Front Wheel bearing not tested
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Axle mounting/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Engine oil leaks
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis near rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Engine oil leaks
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis near rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt missing stalk (7.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Battery slightly loose
Both front and rear shock absorber slightly corroded
Both rear chassis rails corroded
Both rear coil springs slightly corroded
Both rear side lights slightly interacting with indicators
Front exhaust system slightly corroded
Fuel cap oil seal slightly corroded
Fuel pipes slightly corroded
Horn sound slightly faint
Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
Offside rear outer sill slightly corroded
Oil leak
Rear tail gate area very corroded
Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Battery slightly loose
Both front and rear shock absorber slightly corroded
Both rear chassis rails corroded
Both rear coil springs slightly corroded
Both rear side lights slightly interacting with indicators
Front exhaust system slightly corroded
Fuel cap oil seal slightly corroded
Fuel pipes slightly corroded
Horn sound slightly faint
Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
Offside rear outer sill slightly corroded
Oil leak
Rear tail gate area very corroded
Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Battery slightly loose
Both rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded
Front breather pipe split
Front exhaust system corroded
Fuel cap oil seal slightly perished
Fuel pipes corroded
Horn sounds slightly faint
Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
Nearside rear wheel bearing sounds slightly rough when wheel is rotated
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Raer chassis rails slightly corroded
Rear exhaust rubber perished
Rear tail-gate corroded
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
boot heavily corroded
fuel filler neck corroded
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
wipers slow
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
fuel filler neck corroded
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
wipers slow
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
boot heavily corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
fuel filler neck corroded
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
fuel filler neck corroded
fuel pipes corroded
nearside rear tyre on 2mm and wearing on edges
oil leak
rear exhaust rubber mounts spliting
Coolant radiator damaged
Front bumper insecure
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Rear brake hoses slightly perished
Rear coil springs corroaded
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
Tailgate corroaded
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Coolant radiator damaged
Front bumper insecure
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Rear brake hoses slightly perished
Rear coil springs corroaded
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
Tailgate corroaded
Both rear coil springs corroaded
Coolant radiator damaged
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside fornt door pins worn
Offside front seatbelt slightly frayed
Offside rear brake hose slightly perished
Oil leak
Rear lights slightly interacting with indicators
Tail gate corroaded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Both rear coil springs corroaded
Coolant radiator damaged
Front brake disc's pitted
Fuel pipe/s corroded
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 fornt door pins worn
Offside front seatbelt slightly frayed
Offside rear brake hose slightly perished
Oil Breather pipe perished and split
Oil leak
Rear lights slightly interacting with indicators
Tail gate corroaded
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
underbody heavily undersealed
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
underbody heavily undersealed
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
oil leak
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A134 FLR is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1983 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 125,133 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 A134 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A134 FLR is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 September 1983.
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