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96,985 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all 4 suspension air bags perished
corrosion underside
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside rear outer sill corroded - not within 30cm of prescribed area
Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor area - marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Both front brake flexi hoses slightly chaffing shock absorber
Offside rear outer sill corroded - not within 30cm of prescribed area
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)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp o/s n/s (1.1.A.3f)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s n/s (2.2.B.1f)
n/s mid sill slightly corroded
o/s n/s/r inner lower arch corroded but not within a prescribed area
o/s n/s/r inner sills slightly corroded
o/s/n/s/r inner sills corroded but within a prescribed area
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)
Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)
Offside Front Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)
Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
drivers seat belt fluffing slightly
o/s n/s/f tracking locking nuts loose
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)
Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
drivers seat belt fluffing slightly
o/s n/s/f tracking locking nuts loose
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
o/s/r tyre crackin but not showing cords
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
o/s/r tyre crackin but not showing cords
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s floor repaired
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
0/s centre floor repaired
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
corrosiono/sfrontfloor
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E759 WFJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 E759 WFJ, 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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E759 WFJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1987.
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