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Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
front floors to sills damaged.
Emissions unable to be completed Engine missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking caliper (1.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake flexi clipped with zip ties
Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Rear outer sill corroded but hidden by side skirt
Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front brake flexi clipped with zip ties
Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Offside outer sill corroded but hidden by side skirt
vehicle under body has been damaged by hitting the road surface
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake flexi clipped with zip ties
Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Rear outer sill corroded but hidden by side skirt
Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front brake flexi clipped with zip ties
Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Offside outer sill corroded but hidden by side skirt
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
vehicle under body has been damaged by hitting the road surface
Offside Front Inner tyre has damage cause by contact or rubbing when under inflated
Offside Rear Lower Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper support bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Central Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced marked (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper support bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/r outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s/f (2.5.C.1a)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s/f (2.5.C.1a)
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play n/s/r (2.6.2)
front brake application uneven front (3.7.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
both front tyre are badly cracked
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
coolant level low
lift in nearside front and offside front top suspension mounts
nearside front outer cv boot perishing
nearside rear brake pipes too and from penultimate brake hose corroding
nearside rear position light dim
offside rear brake pipe from penultimate brake hose corroded near to limit
offside rear brake pipe too penultimate brake hose corroding
oil leak
play in both rear wheel bearings
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
coolant level low
lift in nearside front and offside front top suspension mounts
nearside front outer cv boot perishing
nearside rear brake pipes too and from penultimate brake hose corroding
nearside rear position light dim
offside rear brake pipe from penultimate brake hose corroded near to limit
offside rear brake pipe too penultimate brake hose corroding
oil leak
play in both rear wheel bearings
rear brake pads low
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tyres cracking
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tyres cracking
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
slight lift in both front top suspension mounts
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
slight lift in both front top suspension mounts
exhaust starting to deteriorate
front and rear coil springs starting to corrode
front of door sills damaged and corroded just over 30cm from seat mounting area
front top suspension mountings worn close to limit
nearside cv gaiter perished
nearside front floor starting to corrode
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
sill covers fitted
slight wear in top steering column bush
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
sill covers fitted
exhaust starting to deteriorate
front and rear coil springs starting to corrode
front of door sills damaged and corroded just over 30cm from seat mounting area
front top suspension mountings worn close to limit
nearside cv gaiter perished
nearside front floor starting to corrode
nearside rear brake binding slightly
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
slight wear in top steering column bush
Nail in offside rear tyre
coil springs starting to corrode
front exhaust starting to deteriorate
front of door sills and floor corroded just over 30 cm from seat/seat belt mounting areas
front top suspension mountings worn close to limit
nearside cv gaiter starting to deteriorate
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to exposing inner cords
offside rear brake binding slightly and brakes slightly out of balance
sill covers fitted
slight wear in steering column top bush
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
exhaust starting to deteriorate
front coil springs starting to corrode
front of door sills damaged and starting to corrode
nearside front floor starting to corrode
sill covers fitted
slight wear in top steering column bush
slight wear in top suspension mountings
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
2x corrosion spots on offside floor unable to hole at present
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front number plate starting to discolour
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
crack in offside head light
sill covers fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
crack in offside head light
sill covers fitted
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
starter motor noisy in operation
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
near side front tyre bald on inner edge
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
off side front headlight lense cracked
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
175/70/13.
both front wishbone arm rear bushes has sum partial seperation
both rear tyres perishing an cracking
offside front shock damp
rear wiper blade split
strongly advised nearside rear tyre inner sidewall has a slight bulge
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
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B5 YMR is a 1993 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 51 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.6%.
Across all 1993 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 104,971 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 B5 YMR, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B5 YMR is a 1993 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1993.
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