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Exhaust mounting defective center and rear (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Right turn signal (4.4.4 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment brake pedal long travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Brake anti-squeal shim fitted outside caliper
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) some play at steering wheel
Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported by hose connections, both sides (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear wheel bearing dust caps missing, allowing dirt & water into bearing. Both sides
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both sides (4.7.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, 2 places by leaf spring front bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment brake pedal long travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Brake anti-squeal shim fitted outside caliper
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) some play at steering wheel
Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported by hose connections, both sides (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear wheel bearing dust caps missing, allowing dirt & water into bearing. Both sides
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both sides (4.7.1 (a))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front outer door handle in poor condition
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
drivers seat mechanism worn
extensive unerbody repairs and corrosion
non standard front suspension
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
corrosion around rear spring mountings
extensive underbody corrosion and repairs
front wishbones corroded
non standard front suspension
o/s hand brake low
rack worn
Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear spring mounting (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Within 30cm of suspension lower wishbone mounting (6.1.A.1)
Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear spring mounting (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
floors corroded
fuel pipes corroded
o/s mirroe ceacked
oil leaks
screen chipped
underbody corroded and heavily undersealed
front floors corroded
front to rear chassis rails corroded
oil leak
vechicle heavily under sealed
windscreen chipped
Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front floors corroded
front to rear chassis rails corroded
oil leak
vechicle heavily under sealed
windscreen chipped
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
extensive repairs to underbody and inner sills
non standard suspension fitted
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
extensive repairs to underbody and inner sills
non standard suspension fitted
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Oil leak
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
extensive corrosion in o/s/f sill
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
extensive corrosion in o/s/f sill
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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D821 WRR is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 D821 WRR, 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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D821 WRR is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 1987.
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