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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Diesel leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Diesel leak
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside corrosion forming on outer sill
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear corrosion forming on both inner sills
corrosion forming on floor areas
Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside outer sill/arch corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear corrosion forming on both inner sills
corrosion forming on floor areas
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres inner walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres inner walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
intermitent fault in dash warnng lights
over size weels and tyres fitted
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
intermitent fault in dash warnng lights
over size weels and tyres fitted
Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all exhaust mountings deteriorated
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
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 tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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E476 VOD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 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 E476 VOD, 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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E476 VOD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1987.
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