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123,264 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
exhaust has a crack in the system
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
exhaust has a crack in the system
engine/gearbox leaking oil, nearside rear tyre slightly mishaped, nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, offside front drive shaft excessively close to subframe
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine/gearbox leaking oil, nearside rear tyre slightly mishaped, nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, offside front drive shaft excessively close to subframe
near side wiper blade is torn, exhaust system is corroded, rear axle mounting bushes are split and worn, off side rear tyre is misshaped and near to a failure
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
near side wiper blade is torn, exhaust system is corroded, rear axle mounting bushes are split and worn, off side rear tyre is misshaped and near to a failure
rad fan switch is weeping, rear axle mounting bushes are split, alternator belt is loose
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
rad fan switch is weeping, rear axle mounting bushes are split, alternator belt is loose
offside inner CV gaitor split, offside rear wheel bearing worn, nearside rear wheel bearing worn and close to failure
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
offside inner CV gaitor split, offside rear wheel bearing worn, nearside rear wheel bearing worn and close to failure
near side wiper is split, rear side flicker with hazards, play in off side rear wheel bearing, play in near side rear wheel bearing, engine leaking oil, front brake on limit of imbalance
off side wiper blade is split, oil leak from engine, slight play both rear wheel bearings, front brake hoses are starting to perish
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Oil leak from engine, play in both rear wheel bearings, exhaust tailpipe is corroded and holed
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B101 YYF is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1985 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 98,794 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 B101 YYF, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B101 YYF is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 April 1985.
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