MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,505 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
air bag light on
centre exh mounting brk
damage to front subframe
n/s sill damaged
rear disc's corroded
slight binding n/s/r wheel
Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
rear disc's corroded
slight binding n/s/r wheel
centre exh mounting brk
damage to front subframe
n/s sill damaged
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
air bag light on
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front suspension hard
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
offside front suspension hard
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A12 EXK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1998 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 100,017 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 A12 EXK, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A12 EXK registered?
A12 EXK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is A12 EXK safe to buy?
The MOT history for A12 EXK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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