MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,130 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
n/s/f door corroded in lower area NOT a danger to pedestrians
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing Under seat ? (5.1.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
alternator warning lamp ON
brake system needs attention
n/s/f door corroded in lower area NOT a danger to pedestrians
non original horn push
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
REAR GEARBOX MOUNTING EXCESS MOVEMENT
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
NO IGN ,OIL PRESSURE ,.LAMPS NO REV COUNTER
NO SPEEDO ILLUMINATIOM (FAIL FROM 2013
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
REAR GEARBOX MOUNTING EXCESS MOVEMENT
no main beam tell tale (fail from 2013)
Oil leak
both rear door handles broken but latch securely
dash gauges not working (speedometer, rev counter, fuel gauge and oil temp. gauge)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
both rear door handles broken but latch securely
dash gauges not working (speedometer, rev counter, fuel gauge and oil temp. gauge)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
driver seat not secure
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
driver seat not secure
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
exhaust rubber perishing
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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D261 AMY is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 D261 AMY, 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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D261 AMY is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 July 1987.
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