MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,997 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel filter slight staining not leaking at time of test
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
O/S/F brake back plate corroded
O/S/R + N/S/R suspension bump stops worn
O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Unable to check n/s + o/s lower sills due to plastic side skirts being fitted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel filter slight staining not leaking at time of test
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
O/S/F brake back plate corroded
O/S/R + N/S/R suspension bump stops worn
O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Unable to check n/s + o/s lower sills due to plastic side skirts being fitted
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
O/S/R + N/S/R suspension bump stops worn
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Unable to check n/s + o/s lower sills due to plastic side skirts being fitted
BATTERY LOOSE...
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Trim covered sills cannot inspect fully
Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Trim covered sills cannot inspect fully
CORROSION IN OFFSIDE REAR FLOOR PAN AREA...
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
REAR DISCS PITTED...
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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R115 KFG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 R115 KFG, 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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R115 KFG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 April 1998.
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