MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,652 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin hole in front section + front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
o/s/f top strut mount bearing not moving freely
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s & n/s front brakes binding slightly
o/s front back plate loose
secondary bonnet latch faulty
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside 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 ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s rear brake binding slightly
o/s & n/s front brakes binding slightly
o/s front back plate loose
secondary bonnet latch faulty
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR MISSING.
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR MISSING.
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
BADLY CORRODED FUEL PIPE
Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Inner Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
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D511 HUU is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 D511 HUU, 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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D511 HUU is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 March 1987.
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