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ExpiredMileage
122,759 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking fuel pump joint (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Service brake excessively fluctuating brakes want bleeding ? (1.2.1 (e))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
rear coil springs corroded
rear brake pipes corroding
Oil leak
fuel pipes corroding
slight free play/movement at steering rack mounts
slight free play/movement in driver's seat base
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
fuel pipes corroding
rear brake pipes corroding
rear coil springs corroded
slight free play/movement at steering rack mounts
slight free play/movement in driver's seat base
brake pipes corroding slightly
oil leak from gearbox
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake pipes corroding slightly
oil leak from gearbox
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
coolant light on
rear view mirror missing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
coolant light on
rear view mirror missing
rear view mirror missing
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear view mirror missing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake discs slightly worn
front brakes slightly imbalanced
fuel filler cap rubber seal worn and starting to split
fuel pipe (front to rear) corroded
interior rear view mirror detached
o/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm) and tread feathering on inner edge
oil leaking from engine/gearbox
rear exhaust silencer corroded and baffles loose
slight free-play at steering rack mounts
centre exhaust rubber splitting
front brake discs lipped and corroded
front brake hoses perished
fuel pipe (below car) corroded
o/s/f shock absorber damp
slight leak from exhaust flexi-section
slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust rubber splitting
front brake discs lipped and corroded
front brake hoses perished
fuel pipe (below car) corroded
o/s/f shock absorber damp
slight leak from exhaust flexi-section
slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox
fuel pipe corroded
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
fuel pipe corroded
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E171 NUW is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 E171 NUW, 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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E171 NUW is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1987.
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