MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,153 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake valve leaking compensator (1.1.7 (d) (i))
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected inside car (4.11 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Seat belt missing under seats at rear (7.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension strut tower and inner and outer wheel arches badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner and outer wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected top strut tower corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected all rear inner and outer wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
advise both front suspension struts corroded and coil springs
advise fuel pump insercure
advise rear axel mount corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
rear brake discs slightly corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
Rear seatbase loose but secure
Rear seatbelts missing
fuel pipes rusty
hoses and pipes secured using cable ties
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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D55 RWE is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 D55 RWE, 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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D55 RWE is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 February 1987.
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