MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,751 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OS front drive shaft fouling chassis
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle has been lowered
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
A large amount of brake pedal travel
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front suspension uneven
Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OS front drive shaft fouling chassis
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
o/s driveshaft shows signs of rubbing body
rear fog lamp cable tied to vehicle
under bonnet wiring insecure
vehicle has been excessively lowered
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
o/s driveshaft shows signs of rubbing body
rear fog lamp cable tied to vehicle
under bonnet wiring insecure
vehicle has been excessively lowered
2 exhaust hangers missing and 1 perished but system is still secure
Large amount of brake pedal travel
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
2 exhaust hangers missing and 1 perished but system is still secure
Large amount of brake pedal travel
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
boot floor corroded
strong advise on brake pedal travel
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear bumper end cap missing
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Spare tyre defective
rear exhaust mountings perished
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear bumper end cap missing
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Spare tyre defective
rear exhaust mountings perished
Near side rear bumper end cap insecure
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear exhaust mountings perished
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Near side rear bumper end cap insecure
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear exhaust mountings perished
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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E551 JFH is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 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 E551 JFH, 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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E551 JFH is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 October 1987.
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