MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,436 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside door outer handle deteriorated
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear reflector missing Both rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside door outer handle deteriorated
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under floor / three places marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
all exhaust mount rubbers deteriorated
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion slight corrosion detected around lower "A" pillar /lower door hinge (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak oil leak under engine ()
Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak oil leak under engine ()
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion slight corrosion detected around lower "A" pillar /lower door hinge (6.1.B.2)
accelerator pedal loose
bad oil leak engine
brake pedal rubber borderline
clutch pedal rubber worn
fuel pump damp on top borderline
n/s/r brake pipe pulled tight borderline
security of drivers seat
security of hand brake lever borderline
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated ferrals corroded (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch at front (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear bottom arm mounting point (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch at front (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured rack to body mount (2.2.C.1h)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
accelerator pedal loose
bad oil leak engine
brake pedal rubber borderline
clutch pedal rubber worn
fuel pump damp on top borderline
n/s/r brake pipe pulled tight borderline
security of drivers seat
security of hand brake lever borderline
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
no bumper front &back
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS
no bumpers front & back
tail tail hand brake
tail tail low brake fluied
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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D221 XVX is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1987 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 117,027 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 D221 XVX, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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D221 XVX is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 July 1987.
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