MOT Status
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167,622 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear /center boxes deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear /center boxes deteriorated
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear brake hose ferals rusting,
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake hose ferals rusting,
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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E338 CHD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 E338 CHD, 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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What year was E338 CHD registered?
E338 CHD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1987.
Is E338 CHD safe to buy?
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