MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,079 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine has a oil leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine has a oil leak
accident damage to n/s/r lamp lens
main beam tell tail not working
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
accident damage to n/s/r lamp lens
main beam tell tail not working
---STRONG ADVISE---Front bulk head area to off side and near side been cut out / modified
--STRONG ADVISE-- off side and near side front drive shafts seem to be catching onto top chassis legs
Near side front brake flexi hose starting to deteriorate
Off side rear brake flexi hose starting to corrode
Rear lights show small amount of white light to rear
near side front seat lock does not latch in locked position
near side rear brake flexi ferulle starting to corroded.
off side and near side front strut mounting area to bulk head covered by sealant and can not be inspected for corrosion
off side and near side front wheels curbed and edges dammaged
off side rear bumper corner insecure
off side vfront B post to outer sill small hole
off side vrear chassis leg starting to corrode
rear coil springs lose in their housings
rear fuel pipes corroded
stone chips across windscreen
Front An item not tested (Manual)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
---STRONG ADVISE---Front bulk head area to off side and near side been cut out / modified
--STRONG ADVISE-- off side and near side front drive shafts seem to be catching onto top chassis legs
Off side rear brake flexi hose starting to corrode
Rear lights show small amount of white light to rear
near side front seat lock does not latch in locked position
near side rear brake flexi ferulle starting to corroded.
off side and near side front strut mounting area to bulk head covered by sealant and can not be inspected for corrosion
off side and near side front wheels curbed and edges dammaged
off side rear bumper corner insecure
off side vfront B post to outer sill small hole
off side vrear chassis leg starting to corrode
rear coil springs lose in their housings
rear fuel pipes corroded
stone chips across windscreen
exhaust front to rear knocking on body work
off side rear bumper corn er loose
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
off side rear bumper corner loose
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
Outer Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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A140 PNM is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1984 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 105,626 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 A140 PNM, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A140 PNM is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 January 1984.
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