MOT Status
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139,331 miAbove average mileage for this year
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General corrosion underside (undersealed)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
various sealant and underseal underneath
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
various sealant and underseal underneath
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
has slight corrosion under body
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
has slight corrosion under body
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
No oil or charging light
Rear Fuel pipe from pump corroded
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
No oil or charging light
Rear Fuel pipe from pump corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Boot lock not opening
Both rear tyres damaged due to rubbing on wheel arch
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Modified engine and exhaust
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose seat belt stalk (7.1.1 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
brake fluid low
front brake discs corroded
front brakes out of balance
front exhaust joint leaking
fuel filter corroded
nearside and offside front floors
nearside and offside front tyres worn
nearside and offside rear axle bushes perished and split
nearside and offside rear footbrake readings low
offside front brake binding
play in nearside rear wheel bearing
rear brake pads worn low
sill covers fitted
windscreen damaged
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
brake pipes under sealed when presented for test
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
brake pipes under sealed when presented for test
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ach (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
underneath vehicle been waxed oil all over underneath vehicle
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
underneath vehicle been waxed oil all over underneath vehicle
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advise underbody rustproofing with attention to brake pipes
Drivers door trim (internal) not fitted at time of test
Fuel pump noisy.
Lowered (coil over) adjustable susension fitted to vehicle
Main beam warning tell tale not working
Coolant leak
Coolant leak
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Vehicle suspension lowered
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Vehicle suspension lowered
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
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A16 VAA is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 44 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1990 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 121,310 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 A16 VAA, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A16 VAA is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1990.
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