MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,864 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipes corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brake 35% imbalance on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished on outer walls 175/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished around outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipes corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brake 35% imbalance on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished on outer walls 175/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished around outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front tyres perishing
General corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes
Brake pipes corroding
general underside corrosion to floors, suspension, brake pipes and fuel filter
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
general underside corrosion to floors, suspension, brake pipes and fuel filter
brake pipes corroding
corrosion to all suspension components
flexy brake hoses perishing
front wishbone rear bushes both sides seperating
fuel tank straps corroding
nsr tyre cracking and perished
wiper blades torn but clearing
Brake pipes corroding
Exhaust corroding
General underbody corrosion
Suspension bushes perishing
brake pipes heavily corroded
front and rear suspension bushes perishing
general underbody corrosion
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
brake pipes heavily corroded
engine misfiring
front and rear suspension bushes perishing
general underbody corrosion
brake pipes corroded
exhaust corroding
general underbody corrosion
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake pipes corroded
exhaust corroding
general underbody corrosion
both front shocks have lift at top mounts
brake pipes corroding
front pads low
o/s/r tyre cracking
wipers poor
slight imbalance front brakes brake ferrules corroded brake hoses front and rear
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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R109 UKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R109 UKO, 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 R109 UKO registered?
R109 UKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 May 1998.
Is R109 UKO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R109 UKO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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