MOT Status
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186,658 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
oil leak but not considered excessive
possible brake fluid contamination
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Advise n/s/r shock absorber has slight top seal seepage
Advise both front anti roll bar links showing signs of fatigue
Advise front suspension top mounts showing signs of fatigue
Advise front tyres wearing inner and outer edges and 3-4 mm tread depth
Advise rear metal b/pipes showing signs of rust fatigue
Advise o/s/r tyre 3mm tread depth
Advise rear metal b/pipes over rear axle showing signs of rust fatigue
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended Top mounting (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended Top mountng (2.4.F.3)
Advise o/s/r tyre 3mm tread depth
Advise rear metal b/pipes over rear axle showing signs of rust fatigue
Advise both rear tyres cracking in outer tread edge
Advise front suspension top shock absorber mounts showing signs of fatigue
Advise n/s/r tyre plug repaired
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Advise both rear tyres cracking in outer tread edge
Advise front suspension top shock absorber mounts showing signs of fatigue
Advise n/s/r tyre plug repaired
Advise n/s/f tyre wearing on tread edges
Advise n/s/r tyre tread getting low
advise front suspension top mounts showing signs of fatigue
advise o/s/r road spring showing signs of fatigue
advise rear metal b/pipes showing signs of rust fatigue
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
advise front suspension top mounts showing signs of fatigue
advise o/s/r road spring showing signs of fatigue
advise rear metal b/pipes showing signs of rust fatigue
advise fgront suspension top mounts showing signs of fatigue
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise nearside rear tyre nail in tread.
advise rear axle mounting bushes starting to split.
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise nearside rear tyre nail in tread.
advise rear axle mounting bushes starting to split.
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
advise engine oil leaks.
advise play at steering rack nearside inner joint.
advise some corrosion at front of inner sills/ floor.
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
advise engine oil leaks.
advise play at steering rack nearside inner joint.
advise some corrosion at front of inner sills/ floor.
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
advise nearside rear tyre inner wall has several cuts.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
advise nearside rear tyre inner wall has several cuts.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
advise front brake pads low
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
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K28 VRG is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
Across all 1996 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 106,352 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 K28 VRG, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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K28 VRG is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1996.
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