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Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wiper park position (3.1 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test roll bar fitted ()
front and rear suspension modified
rear seats removed at time of test
steering and suspension modified (lowered)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake binding slightly
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pipe to o/s/f hose slightly insecure in engine bay
very slightly rusty in places underneath
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake load valve to rear inner hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake binding slightly
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pipe to n/s/r outer hose getting corroded
brake pipe to o/s/f hose slightly insecure in engine bay
very slightly rusty in places underneath
Corrosion on front susp wishbone arms & anti roll bar
Exhaust mountings deteriating
Nearside Rear Corrosion on Wheel arch area
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All disc's deteriating (3.5.1i)
corrosion engine compartment both inner chassis members
oil leak
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Two pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Corrosion on front susp wishbone arms & anti roll bar
Exhaust mountings deteriating
Nearside Rear Corrosion on Wheel arch area
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All disc's deteriating (3.5.1i)
corrosion engine compartment both inner chassis members
oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
both rear brake discs corroded
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
both rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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E403 WMW is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 E403 WMW, 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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E403 WMW is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 September 1987.
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