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146,547 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
washers need attention
Nearside Headlamp aim too high lamp insecure (1.8)
washers need attention
brake pedal rubber wearing thin
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
brake pedal rubber wearing thin
rear silencer mountings cracked
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)
loud exhaust fitted and lowering springs
most of the under body brake pipes rusty
noise from rear suspension when driven suspect top rear shock mounts and or shock s
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting missing (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)
loud exhaust fitted and lowering springs
most of the under body brake pipes rusty
noise from rear suspension when driven suspect top rear shock mounts and or shock s
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
covers fitted not allowing good inspection of outer body sills
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
covers fitted not allowing good inspection of outer body sills
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres bald on inner edge
rear exhaust mount rubbers badly perrished
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
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AXZ 228 is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 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 AXZ 228, 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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AXZ 228 is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1990.
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