MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,961 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear handbrake cable close to exhaust (recommend heat shield)
Offside Front Inner main beam not working on twin inner light
hazard switch deteriorating
Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanging rubber deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside small stone chip on n/s
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
recommend heat protection around hand brake cables
Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanging rubber deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside small stone chip on n/s
Offside Front Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))
recommend heat protection around hand brake cables
hand brake cable close to exhaust
small oi leak
suspension lowered
Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
exhaust slightly noisey
lowered suspension fitted at time of test
wiper switch deteriorating
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
exhaust slightly noisey
lowered suspension fitted at time of test
wiper switch deteriorating
Front passenger seat backrest latch not working
Nearside Front flexi hose ferrell corroded
brakes slightly spongy
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Front passenger seat backrest latch not working
Nearside Front flexi hose ferrell corroded
brakes slightly spongy
Exhaust back box rubber mounting deteriorated
Nearside Rear Park brake efficiency low
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Rear braking efficiency poor
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
unable to adjust front passenger seat back
Rear Rear braking efficiency poor
Exhaust back box rubber mounting deteriorated
Headlamp aim too high Both Lights to high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Park brake efficiency low
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
unable to adjust front passenger seat back
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s headlight main beam dim
passenger seat back latch not working
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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D38 BRP is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 D38 BRP, 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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What year was D38 BRP registered?
D38 BRP is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 April 1987.
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