1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · F257 VAC

The 2023 MOT for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf recorded 169,086 miles and showed multiple brake-related issues. Both nearside and offside rear brake pipes were corroded and covered in grease, while front brake discs were pitted or scored but not seriously weakened. The underbody was also undersealed, indicating potential corrosion risks. These findings suggest ongoing maintenance challenges with braking components and underbody protection. Recurring mechanical patterns include brake disc wear, corrosion, and underseal deficiencies. Brake discs were noted as worn or pitted in 2017, 2015, and 2014 MOTs, with similar issues resurfacing in 2023. Corrosion on brake pipes and underbody sealing problems have persisted across multiple inspections, raising concerns about long-term durability. Suspension components also showed signs of aging, such as cracking bushes and perishing in 2015, and slight play in rear wheel bearings in 2014. The condition trend appears stable rather than worsening. Brake disc issues have remained consistent in severity, and no new major faults were reported in the 2023 MOT.