MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
223,213 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak ()
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly seated (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring not correctly located coil over spacer (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering lower cross member (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor to wheel arch (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired Leg rubbing against tyre (2.4.A.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering lower cross member (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak from engine area.
Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment Both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear position lamp(s) not working Both sides (1.1.A.3b)
Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden Front both sides fouling inside edge of tyres (2.4.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Both sides inner rear wheel arch corroded
NON standard pressed number plates fitted both front and rear
OS front x member corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak from sump plug
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Coolant leak
boot floor corroded and holed
engine sump damaged
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
corrossion to offside front wing
nearside front tyre bald on edge
offside rear door will not open from outside
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear tyres slight out of shape
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear tyres slighty out of shape
nearside rear indicator len cracked
offside front wing corrossion
nearside front brake hose slighty insecure
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear tyres slighty out of shape
nearside rear indicator len cracked
offside front wing corrossion
nearside front brake hose slighty insecure
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
BOTH FRONT TOP SHOCK ABORBERS MOUNTING SLIGHT PLAY
CORROSSION TO OFFSIDE FRONT WING
NEARSIDE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BOOT SLIGHT INSECURE
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTY OUT OF SHAPE
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leak
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D686 ENH is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 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 D686 ENH, 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 ENH is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1987.
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