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103,231 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front brake rattle from both sides
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear rotational noise when spinning the wheel (inside drum)
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear brake hoses covered in paint
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear rotational noise when spinning the wheel (inside drum)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear brake hoses covered in paint
All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Road wheel more than one fixing missing all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mountings missing (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative ALL (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubs wheel on lock (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working both bulbs out (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Wheel bolt(s) missing All wheels bolts missing (4.2.A.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel lowered and hits ground (2.4.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
interior mirror missing
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
non obligatory mirror damaged
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D395 UTA is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 D395 UTA, 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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D395 UTA is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1987.
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