MOT Status
ValidMileage
76,976 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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General vehicle condition corroded on underside- rear subframe, suspension components, brakepipes etc
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm heavily corroded
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
General vehicle condition corroded on underside- rear subframe, suspension components, brakepipes etc
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm heavily corroded
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded
Rear lower suspension arms heavily corroded at coilspring seats
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible webbing broken (6.1.2 (a))
General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nsr suspension arm heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible webbing broken (6.1.2 (a))
General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nsr suspension arm heavily corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective downpipe bracket fractured(plastic) still supported adequately (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
All four tyres deteriorated/perishing.
Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine cover fitted
Under tray fitted
Nail in nearside front tyre
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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98 EHY is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
Across all 2009 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 77,542 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 98 EHY, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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98 EHY is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 September 2009.
Is 98 EHY safe to buy?
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