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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has lift (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has lift (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not structural
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not structural
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounts worn (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
general underbody surface corrosion
small amount of staining around water pump and coolant housing just below
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes going into brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has slight lift and movement (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front sills corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has slight lift and movement (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front sill corroded
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear wheel arch corroded and holed
Rear exhaust rubber mounts worn
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
tailgate corroded
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes going into brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has slight lift and movement (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front sills corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has slight lift and movement (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front sill corroded
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear wheel arch corroded and holed
Rear exhaust rubber mounts worn
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
tailgate corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicators interfere with sidelights and stop lights (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear splash-guard and floor holed but not in a prescribed area (both sides)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicators interfere with sidelights and stop lights (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
belt area noise
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front floor and wheel arch corroded and holed not in a prescribed area at present
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear floor and inner wheel arch corroded and holed not in a prescribed area at present
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
boot lid corroded
general underbody surface corrosion
outer wheel arches corroded
Nearside sill corroded not holed at present
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear wheel arch corroded and holed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rear axle corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
general underbody and body rust temporary repair to rust holes on body
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
general underbody and body and component rust
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury tailgate (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
general underbody and body and component rust
Nearside Front body panel holed (not in prescribed area at present)
Offside Rear body panel holed (not in prescribed area at present)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
bootlid corroded and holed
underbody surface corrosion
Offside Rear hole present on the rear corner /back panel
slight oil leak present on engine sump area
slight play in the steering rack
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seal end cap (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor/seal rust (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front battery tray corroding
Nearside Rear slight wheel bearing play
Offside Rear brake back plate very corroded
Offside Rear hole present on the rear corner /back panel
Offside Rear slight play in wheel bearing
Rear tank metal straps corroding
slight oil leak present on engine sump area
slight play in the steering rack
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
play in both rear wheel bearings
stone chip in windscreen
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
play in both rear wheel bearings
stone chip in windscreen
front anti roll bar linkages bushes perishing
front brake pads wearing low
play in nearside steering rack arm
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front anti roll bar linkages bushes perishing
front brake pads wearing low
offside rear wheel binding
play in nearside steering rack arm
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
n/s/f steering arm has slight play
rear exhaust pipe very rusty
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake pipes very rusty!
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake pipes very rusty!
windscreen damaged swept area
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
advanced corrosion on nearside rear chassis leg near rear axle fixing point
corroding on offside front floor area
wear in both rear axle mount bushes
wear in nearside drive shaft inner joint
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
n/s/r tyre low on tread
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
small hole in centre part of exhaust
stone chip in windscreen
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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E757 FPL is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 E757 FPL, 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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E757 FPL is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 December 1987.
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