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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel tank straps slight corrosion
stone chip in zone A
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
still covers fittef
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
still covers fittef
brake pipes corroding
chip in screen
n/s rear shock weaping
sill covers fitted
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
brake pipes corroding
chip in screen
n/s rear shock weaping
sill covers fitted
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under engine bay area and in clips (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join area (7.1.2)
bad oil leak
fan belt cracking
outer seals covered
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported shoe lace mounting (7.1.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed cord exposed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under engine bay area and in clips (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join area (7.1.2)
bad oil leak
fan belt cracking
outer seals covered
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust system poorly fitted
tyres poorly matched to non standard wheels & all macpherson stuts / springs non standard & ride hight / wheel arch clearance not to manufactures design
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear seats removed and full roll cage fitted
unable to fully examine outer sills due to plastic covers
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills
rear seats taken out full roll cage fitted
Oil leak
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
nsr wheel bearing slightly noisy
slight visible smoke
unable to fully examine outer sills due to plastic covers
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
nsr wheel bearing slightly noisy
slight visible smoke
unable to fully examine outer sills due to plastic covers
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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J566 DRR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1992 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 113,553 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 J566 DRR, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J566 DRR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 February 1992.
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