MOT Status
ValidMileage
148,218 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear , and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
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AR08 OLD is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 2017 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 44,034 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 AR08 OLD, 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 9 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was AR08 OLD registered?
AR08 OLD is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2017.
Is AR08 OLD safe to buy?
The MOT history for AR08 OLD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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