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ExpiredMileage
181,131 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Corrosion holes in nearside front chassis and offside floor.
Front Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Heavy corrosion on some body panels.
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Very heavy corrosion on front and rear suspension components.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front floor section corroded, not holed within 30cm of a prescribed area
offside front floor section corroded, not holed within 30cm of a prescribed area
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front floor section corroded, not holed within 30cm of a prescribed area
offside front floor section corroded, not holed within 30cm of a prescribed area
Brake pedal rubber deteriorating
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Drivers seat backrest loose
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside front flooring corroded
Nearside headlamp loose
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside front driveshaft balance weight loose
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
STRONG ADVISE:- FUEL PIPES CRACKING
STRONG ADVISE:- NEARSIDE REAR ARCH CORRODED CLOSE TO PRESCRIBED SEATBELT AREA
STRONG ADVISE:- OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER FLOORING CORRODED CLOSE TO PRESCRIBED SEATBELT AREA
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front to rear steel brake pipes rusty
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
ballance weight on offside drive shaft loose
light cracking to nearside front brake hose
slight play in steering
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
ballance weight on offside drive shaft loose
light cracking to nearside front brake hose
slight play in steering
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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D858 JCL is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 D858 JCL, 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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D858 JCL is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 February 1987.
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