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110,887 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule protective covering split (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks /cuts and stones embedded (both sides NS and OS) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
full covers/shields and undertrays fitted obscuring viewing some testable components
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule protective covering split (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks /cuts and stones embedded (both sides NS and OS) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
full covers/shields and undertrays fitted obscuring viewing some testable components
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and close to limit **REQUIRES ATTENTION*** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and protective covering split (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
full engine covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and close to limit **REQUIRES ATTENTION*** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and protective covering split (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
full engine covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components.
full engine covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
full engine covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components
Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (min 1.5mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (min 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords minor cut centre inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords minor cut inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts to cord outer edge and outer tyre wall damage appears to be glued damage may have significantly weakened tyre wall structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords minor cut centre inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords minor cut inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
under trays fitted
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BU13 ZPH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 2013 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 64,746 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 BU13 ZPH, 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 13 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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BU13 ZPH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2013.
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