MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,115 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
REAR WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Coolant leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust very rusted and rubbing on rear beam
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Coolant leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust very rusted and rubbing on rear beam
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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E28 AEV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 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 E28 AEV, 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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E28 AEV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 August 1987.
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