MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,256 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both rear tyres 15 years old
Corrosion to both lower arms
Corrosion to centre box
Corrosion to flexy brake hose ferrules
Corrosion to shock bodies
Corrosion front lower arms
Corrosion to front shock bodies
Corrosion to middle exhaust box
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Both rear tyres 13 years old
Corrosion to centre exhaust box , Slight blow
Corrosion to front lower arms
Corrosion to front shock bodies
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Corrosion flexy brake pipe ends
Corrosion to front struts
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
corrosion to both front lower arms
corrosion to exhaust . middle box outer skin rotted away
corrosion to some steel brake pipes
Corrosion to lower arms
centre exhaust box rusted through very slight blow
corrosion to flexy brake pipe ends
corrosion to rear brake discs
corrosion to shock bodies
corrosion to steering arms
power steering pipes around clamps rotten
rear subframe bush.s beginning to tear away
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Corrosion to lower arms
centre exhaust box rusted through very slight blow
corrosion to flexy brake pipe ends
corrosion to rear brake discs
corrosion to shock bodies
corrosion to steering arms
power steering pipes around clamps rotten
rear subframe bush.s beginning to tear away
slight play o/s/f inner rack joint
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
all suspension components have corrosion
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
all suspension components have corrosion
Nearside indicator has moment but still secure
Offside Front slight play in steering arm
brake pipe ends corroded ( all )
exhaust silencer rear outer skin corroded
general suspension / subframe corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside indicator has moment but still secure
Offside Front slight play in steering arm
Rear shock absorbers weeping
brake pipe ends corroded ( all )
exhaust silencer rear outer skin corroded
general suspension / subframe corrosion
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
movement n/s side repeater
slight play o/s steering arm
General corrosion to exhaust system
Auxiliary drive belt in poor condition
Coolant level low and coolant leak
General corrosion to all suspension components
Lift in both front macpherson strut top mounts
Light corrosion to sills and chassis rails
N/s/f tyre worn to legal limits
O/s/f tyre worn to service limits
Service wear to both front and rear brake discs and pads
Slight play in o/s/f lower suspension ball joint
Slight play in steering rack
General corrosion to all suspension components
General corrosion to exhaust system
Light corrosion to inner sills and chassis
N/s/f tyre wearing close to limits
Service wear to front brake discs
Slight freeplay o/s steering rack
Some wear to both front macpherson strut mountings
General corrosion to exhaust
General corrosion to suspension components
Light corrosion to inner sills and chassis
N/s/f tyre wearing close to limits
Some service wear to front brake discs
Some wear to o/s steering rack
Wear to to both front macpherson strut tops
Centre exhaust corroding
Front brake pads worn close to limits
Front macpherson strut top mountings worn close to limits
General corrosion to suspension components
Light corrosion to rear inner sills and chassis
O/s/f tyre was very underinflated
Service wear to front brake discs
Some deterioration to front suspension arm inner bushes
Some freeplat to n/s/r wheel bearing
Some freeplay to o/s inner steering rack joint
Advanced corrosion to front suspension components
Advanced corrosion to rear suspension beam and components
Centre exhaust deteriorating
Front brake pads wearing close to service limits
Some deterioration to front suspension bushes
Some play to o/s inner steering rack joint
Some wear to front brake discs
Uneven wear to front tyres
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front and rear discs slighty ridged on edges
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
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763 RU is a 1997 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1997 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 103,231 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 763 RU, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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763 RU is a 1997 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 March 1997.
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