1987 Volkswagen Golf

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn TOPMOUNT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACKBOX (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached BROKEN. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired RUSTING. (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing RUSTING. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing RUSTING. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR CROSS MEMBER. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All road springs corroded.

Both front seat runner guide runner bushings worn.

Both headlamp patterns poor,

Corrosion to n/s/r, f/most wheel arch.

Front outer anti-roll bar bushing worn.

Front to rear fuel pipes have been run in hose not pipe.

Fuel cap seal poor.

Fuel hose/clips poor at fuel pump.

Minor engine oil leaks.

Minor exhaust blow from d/pipe to center box. Entire system poor and corroded.

N/s/r wheel arch damage.

N/s/r wheel bearing noisy.

O/s door dropped.

O/s inner door grab handle semi insecure.

O/s/f shock absorber weeping.

O/s/r upper fuel filler neck corroded.

Offside Front Steering column deformed but serviceable Would require strip to find play at full lock (suspect to do with electric pas conversion ?) (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear bumper support panel holed and corroded.

Rear shocks corroded.

Rear valance holed and corroded.

Several joiners in front to rear brake pipe/s

Steering rack flex on mountings.

Suspect park brake cables require de-adjust and rear shoes adjusted.

Twist in n/s/r brake flexi hose.

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release Has old bolt not pivot pin, has walked out by 50% (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Wheel alignment required... N/s/f tyre worn close on inner edge. 175/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All road springs corroded.

Both front seat runner guide runner bushings worn.

Both headlamp patterns poor,

Corrosion to n/s/r, f/most wheel arch.

Front outer anti-roll bar bushing worn.

Front to rear fuel pipes have been run in hose not pipe.

Fuel cap seal poor.

Fuel hose/clips poor at fuel pump.

Minor engine oil leaks.

Minor exhaust blow from d/pipe to center box. Entire system poor and corroded.

N/s/f tyre failing in treads.

N/s/r wheel arch damage.

N/s/r wheel bearing noisy.

O/s door dropped.

O/s inner door grab handle semi insecure.

O/s/f shock absorber weeping.

O/s/r upper fuel filler neck corroded.

Offside Front Steering column deformed but serviceable Would require strip to find play at full lock (suspect to do with electric pas conversion ?) (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear bumper support panel holed and corroded.

Rear shocks corroded.

Rear valance holed and corroded.

Several joiners in front to rear brake pipe/s

Steering rack flex on mountings.

Suspect park brake cables require de-adjust and rear shoes adjusted.

Twist in n/s/r brake flexi hose.

Rear outer arch/s corroded.

Slight twist in n/s/r brake flexi.

Small hole in n/s/r inner arch.

Odd feel to steering just off center.

Rear exhaust box rubbers worn.

Advise park brake cables de-adjusted and rear shoes adjusted.

Both front seat runner bushes worn/missing

Both headlamp aims poor.

Cam cover leaking oil.

Central Rear view mirror missing.

Down pipe to center exhaust has a blow.

Drivers door dropped.

FRONT TO REAR FUEL LINES RUN IN HOSE NOT PIPE.

Front to rear brake pipes have been spliced several times.

Fuel cap seal perished.

Gearbox leaking oil.

HEAVY CORROSION TO HOSE CLIP NEXT TO FUEL PUMP

Heavy corrosion to rear road springs.

Minor frays to both front seat belts.

N/s steering rack gaiter wet with gear oil

N/s/f upper and O/s/f lower road springs corroded.

O/s/r fuel pipe corroded.

Steering column deformed but serviceable Weld on outer at base (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Upper fuel filler neck corroded.

WIRING TO ENGINE THERMO SWITCH POOR.

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Fouling fuel pipe. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Advise better securing of starter motor wiring.

Advise park brake cables de-adjusted and rear shoes adjusted.

Both front seat runner bushes worn/missing

Both headlamp aims poor.

Cam cover leaking oil.

Central Rear view mirror missing.

Down pipe to center exhaust has a blow.

Drivers door dropped.

FRONT TO REAR FUEL LINES RUN IN HOSE NOT PIPE.

Front to rear brake pipes have been spliced several times.

Fuel cap seal perished.

Gearbox leaking oil.

HEAVY CORROSION TO HOSE CLIP NEXT TO FUEL PUMP

Heavy corrosion to rear road springs.

Minor frays to both front seat belts.

N/s steering rack gaiter wet with gear oil

N/s/f upper and O/s/f lower road springs corroded.

O/s/r fuel pipe corroded.

Odd feel to steering just off center.

Rear exhaust box rubbers worn.

Rear outer arch/s corroded.

SECTION OF ENGINE WIRING HARNESS VERY CLOSE TO EXHAUST MANIFOLD, ADVISE RE-ROUTE AND SECURE.

Slight twist in n/s/r brake flexi.

Small hole in n/s/r inner arch.

Steering column deformed but serviceable Weld on outer at base (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Upper fuel filler neck corroded.

WIRING TO ENGINE THERMO SWITCH POOR.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Fuel hose chafing anti roll bar (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed no ply showing at time of test (chaffing on fuel pipe) (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel pipe corroded

fuel cap seal deteriorating / cracking

offside sill/body corroded

oil leaks

reverse lamps inoperative

slight play in lower steering column /pedal assembly

strong fuel smell under rear of vehicle

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier sliding on carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorated /splitting

fuel pipes corroded offside rear

oil leaks

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front To Rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hub (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Coolant leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside and offside suspension arms corroded

underside of vehicle starting to corrode.

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fuel pipe leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure fuel pump (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hoses. (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Rear nearside and offside tyres worn on inner edges.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside suspension arms corroded.

under side of vehicle starting to corrode.

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure wiring around battery (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking pipe connection from filter. (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front seat slightly unstable

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Crack in screen

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

vehicle has sill cover fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of sills

Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

vehicle has sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)