MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,376 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SLIGHT CORROSION NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE SILLS / OFFSIDE FRONT FLOORPAN / FLOOR EDGE TO SILLS &C... (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CRACKED ON INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded - nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Body component likely to become detached Rear exhaust heatshield [onto body] (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SLIGHT CORROSION NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE SILLS / OFFSIDE FRONT FLOORPAN / FLOOR EDGE TO SILLS &C... (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Offside Front slight brake bind
Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front slight brake bind
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR & NSR (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge
Offside Park brake cable outer casing poor condition
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Handbrake cable outer casings starting to perish
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Handbrake cable outer casings starting to perish
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
fuel tank straps advance signs of corrosion
ns door mirror not fitted
nsf seat missing at time of test
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E524 LRY is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 E524 LRY, 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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E524 LRY is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1987.
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