MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,147 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Road wheel slightly distorted offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
exhaust rubbers perished
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
all general corrosion
Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded turret (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded turret (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all general corrosion
exhaust rubbers deteriorated
vehicle holed outside 30cm radius,rear panel
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
slight corrosion various areas underside of vehicle
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R Disc backing plate very rusty.
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R Disc backing plate very rusty.
o/s/f headlamp cracked but not effecting pattern.
o/s/f headlamp holed and cracked but not effecting beam pattern.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
o/s/f headlamp holed and cracked but not effecting beam pattern.
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
rear brake discs scored
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
rear brake discs scored
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
fuel hose onto rail pereshed
mileometer not working
O/S/F head light damaged
O/S/R tyre on limit
exhaust clamp loose centre silencer
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E760 VDV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 E760 VDV, 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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E760 VDV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 August 1987.
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