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144,398 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened has gone blue and badly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust heatshield loose
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil slightly leaking onto exhaust from back of engine
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both inner cv boot clips missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Exhaust heatshield loose
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil slightly leaking onto exhaust from back of engine
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
front exhaust heat shield broken
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Oil leak, but not excessive very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Both rear trailing arm bushes slight movement
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near side and offside (2.2.C.1c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)
Both front brake flexible hoses starting to deteriorate
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Slight movement in offside front top mount
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight movement in both front top mounts
Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front number plate starting to delaminate
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front number plate peeling apart. †nearside rear tyre on 2mm tread depth and has damage to the outer side wall. †front brake discs heavily corroded on inner surface.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FL52 YDS is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 2002 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 95,013 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 FL52 YDS, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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FL52 YDS is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 September 2002.
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