MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,272 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Drivers Seat Not Tilting
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Underbody ()
General Under Corrosion
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Non obligatory mirror damaged Interior Mirror Not Fitted ()
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp and Slightly Dim (4.2.3 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End of Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel system component leaking Filter/Pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Drivers Seat Not Tilting
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Underbody ()
General Under Corrosion
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Non obligatory mirror damaged Interior Mirror Not Fitted ()
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp and Slightly Dim (4.2.3 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End of Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fuel Stains On Under Body Fuel Filter
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp And Slightly Dim (4.2.3 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Coolant leak ()
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fuel Stains On Under Body Fuel Filter
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp And Slightly Dim (4.2.3 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Coolant leak ()
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
O/S Parking Brake Reading Low
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
O/S Parking Brake Reading Low
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)
N/S Inner Drive Shaft Boot Splitting
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BAD Wear Inner Edge SMOOTH (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Rubber Broken (7.1.1)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working with hand brake off (1.7.4c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. with hand brake off (6.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
N/S Inner Drive Shaft Boot Splitting
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BAD Wear Inner Edge SMOOTH (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
drivers seat not tilting
offside front tyre wearing on inside edge
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
drivers seat not tilting
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside front tyre wearing on inside edge
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside 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 wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Front Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
MAJOR OIL LEAK
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
fuel pipes corroded (RECOMMEND REPLACMENT)
hazard tell tale light not working when ignition swtched off
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
MAJOR OIL LEAK
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
fuel pipes corroded (RECOMMEND REPLACMENT)
hazard tell tale light not working when ignition swtched off
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Slight play in steering rack mountings
Surface corrosion front discs
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Slight play in steering rack mountings
Surface corrosion front discs
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
main beam warning light not working
slight play in steering rack mountings
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
main beam warning light not working
slight play in steering rack mountings
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak from engine
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D844 WHD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.
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 D844 WHD, 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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D844 WHD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 February 1987.
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