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116,158 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
underbody undersealed
All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under body covered in underseal
Headlamp not working on dipped beam adversely effected when switching to main/dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under body covered in underseal
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front light switch works backwards
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Central Front light switch works backwards
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam check wires switch (1.7.4a)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
NO SEATS FITTED TIME OF TEST AND OIL LEAK
UNDER BODY CORRODED AND WEAK
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired REAR (3.6.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength INNER AND OUTER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired REAR (3.6.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
NO SEATS FITTED TIME OF TEST AND OIL LEAK
UNDER BODY CORRODED AND WEAK
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.
Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
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D686 DFS is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 D686 DFS, 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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D686 DFS is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 February 1987.
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