MOT History from tests of diesel VOLKSWAGEN GOLFs year 1987

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Pass percent:47.20%

(The average a diesel VOLKSWAGEN GOLF year 1987 passes without issue)

Based on:1,623 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	218
Brake pipe excessively corroded	171
Registration plate lamp issues	167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	116
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	95
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	92
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	89
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	87
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	84
Registration plate issues	65
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	63
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	61
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	51
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	44
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	43
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	43
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	39
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	37
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	37
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	35
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	30
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	29
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	29
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	27
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	25
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	25
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	24
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	24
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	22
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	22
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	21
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	21
Rear brake binding	20
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	19
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	19
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	19
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	18
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	18
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	17
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	17
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	17
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	17
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	16
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	16
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	16
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	16
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	16
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	15
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	14
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	14
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	13
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	13
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	13
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	13
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	13
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	13
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	13
Rear brake application uneven	13
Windscreen has damage	12
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	12
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	12
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	11
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	11
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	11
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	10
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	10
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	10
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	10
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	10
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	10
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	9
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	9
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	9
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	9
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	9
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	9
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	9
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	9
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	9
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	8
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	8
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	8
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	8
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	8
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	8
Offside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	8
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	8
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	8
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	8
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	8
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	7
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	7
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	7
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	6
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	6
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	6
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	6
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	6
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	6
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly \|2.5.B.1b\|	6
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	6
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	6
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	6
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	6
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	6
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	6
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	5
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	5
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	5
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Front brake application uneven	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly \|2.5.B.1b\|	4
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	4
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	4
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	4
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Brake hose damaged	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	4
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	4
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	4
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	4
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	4
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	4
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Horn not working (1.6.2a)	3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)	3
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Rear Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	3
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	3
Nearside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	3
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	3
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	3
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	3
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	3
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	3
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))	3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	3
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	3
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	3
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken \|3.1.5\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	3
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.4.B.1\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3

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MOT History from tests of diesel VOLKSWAGEN GOLFs year 1987

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