MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,934 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to middle section (7.1.2)
Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front top mount perished
both rear axle arm bushes perished
oil leak
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to middle section (7.1.2)
Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front top mount perished
both rear axle arm bushes perished
oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
both rear axle arm bushes perished
nearside front top mount bush perished
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Coolant leak
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Coolant leak
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ABZ 8022 is a 1988 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1988 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 118,644 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 ABZ 8022, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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ABZ 8022 is a 1988 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 April 1988.
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