MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,484 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Oil leak ()
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
centre exhaust mount broken
minor leak of exhaust gasses at front exhaust flexi
offside front tyre on 1.6 mm legal limit within centre three quarters tread, less on inner edge
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
centre exhaust mount broken
minor leak of exhaust gasses at front exhaust flexi
offside front tyre on 1.6 mm legal limit within centre three quarters tread, less on inner edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
boot split on nearside front track rod end
centre exhaust mount broken off
slight splitting to offside front wiper blade
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
boot split on nearside front track rod end
centre exhaust mount broken off
slight splitting to offside front wiper blade
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
OSF strut top bearing has slight play - upwards movement!
windscreen damage
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R102 XAO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 R102 XAO, 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 R102 XAO registered?
R102 XAO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 June 1998.
Is R102 XAO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R102 XAO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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