MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,044 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
rear body corroded
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure drivers (5.2.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
rear body corroded
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both lower outer sills have slight corrosion
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s lower sill has slight corrosion
o/s lower door has slight corrosion
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
N/s lower sill has slight corrosion
O/s lower door has slight corrosion
Steering wheel worn
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering wheel worn
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both cv gators piersing
frtont brake hoses slight cracking
under body and side seals surface rust
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A16 VTV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 A16 VTV, 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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A16 VTV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 June 1987.
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