MOT Status
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack notchy on lock to lock (2.3 (a) (i))
poor beam pattern on o/s headlight
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective giving poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated side to side movement on mounting (1.1.6 (d))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) or rack ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in rack/rack notchy on lock to lock (2.3 (a) (i))
slight play in steering column
small chip in windscreen
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured rack mount to body (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective giving poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated side to side movement on mounting (1.1.6 (d))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) or rack ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in rack/rack notchy on lock to lock (2.3 (a) (i))
slight play in steering column
small chip in windscreen
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
both front seat backs slightly loose
slight play in steering column
stone chip in windscreen
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
both front seat backs slightly loose
slight play in steering column
stone chip in windscreen
Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
sill covers fitted
slight knock from steering rack
stone chip in windscreen
Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
sill covers fitted
slight knock from steering rack
stone chip in windscreen
both rear tyres starting to wear on outer edges
engine and gearbox oil leaks
knock from steering rack
o/s headlamp lens cracked
slight play in n/s/f top strut mount
stonechip in screen
Offside Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
outer sill covers fitted
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
outer sill covers fitted
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nail in tyre
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
nail in tyre
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BYE 4T is a 1988 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 BYE 4T, 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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BYE 4T is a 1988 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 October 1988.
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