MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,776 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes showing corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately floor pan area previously welded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately front and rear inner sill areas previously welded repairs (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill area previous welded repair (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately floor pan area previously welded (2.4.A.3)
decelerometer brake test carried out in place of RBT test due to vehicle ride height
nearside and offside inner sills corroded and have been under sealed.Also the vehicle is fitted with plastic over sills which prevent a full inspection of the outer sill
non standard suspension fitted
underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion
vehicle tested in wet conditions
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes showing corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately floor pan area previously welded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately front and rear inner sill areas previously welded repairs (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill area previous welded repair (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately floor pan area previously welded (2.4.A.3)
decelerometer brake test carried out in place of RBT test due to vehicle ride height
nearside and offside inner sills corroded and have been under sealed.Also the vehicle is fitted with plastic over sills which prevent a full inspection of the outer sill
non standard suspension fitted
underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion
vehicle tested in wet conditions
Condensation in Offside Headlamp Glass
Minor Chips In Windcsreen
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both Rear Inner Sills Rusting
Both Rear Metal Brake Pipes Rusting
Front Brake Discs Rusting And Pitting On Inner Faces
Minor Chips In Windscreen
Nearside Headlamp Lens Deteriorated
Both Rear Inner Sills Rusting
Both Rear Metal Brake Pipes Rusting
Front Brake Discs Rusting And Pitting On Inner Faces
Minor Chips In Windscreen
Nearside Headlamp Lens Deteriorated
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Both Inner Sills Rusting
Exhaust System Rusted
Front Brake Discs Rusting And Pitting
Minor Chips In Windscreen
Nearside Front Brake Disc Back Plate Missing
Offside Front Brake Discs BAck Plate Rusting
Rear Brake Disds Rusting And Pitting
Tested In Wet Conditions
All Rear Metal Brake Pipes Rusting
Condensation In Both Front Indicator Lamps
Front Brake Discs Rusted And Pitted
Minor Chips In Windscreen
Nearside Outer Driveshaft GAitor Perishing
Rear Brake Discs Rusted And Pitted
Slight Movement In Both Rear Wheel Bearings
Tested In Wet Conditions
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
All Rear Metal Brake Pipes Rusting
Condensation In Both Front Indicator Lamps
Front Brake Discs Rusted And Pitted
Minor Chips In Windscreen
Nearside Outer Driveshaft GAitor Perishing
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake Discs Rusted And Pitted
Slight Movement In Both Rear Wheel Bearings
Tested In Wet Conditions
Decelerometer test carried out in place of RBT test due to vehicle ride height and not to cause damage to vehicle
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside and offside front inner brake disc surfaces showing corrosion
Nearside and offside inner sills showing corrosion and over sills fitted
Nearside and offside inner sills showing previous welding repairs
Nearside trackrod end has additional lock nut fitted
Non standard headlamp bulbs fitted
Non standard suspension fitted
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside front floor pan gromet area heavily corroded
Various small stone chips to windscreen
Vehicle tested in wet conditions
Both Rear Suspension Coil Springs Rusted
Chips In Windscreen
Front Brake Discs Rusted And Pitted On Inner Faces
Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm (Legal Limit 1.6mm)
Slight Play In Both Front Wheel Bearings
Tested In Wet Conditions
Both Front Chassis Arms Rusting
Chips In Windscreen
Engine Oil Leaks
Exhaust System Rusted
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Rusting
Outer Sill Covers Fitted
discs corroding
grease around offside cv boot
lift in top strut mounts
rear number plate discolouring
repairs to floor to sill areas
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside headlamp mountings brocken,still sicure
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear number plate heavly marked
Slight front brake inbalance
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
grease around cv boots
lift in top strut mounts
offside front tyre worn on limit
oil leaks
play in rear wheel bearings
rear discs corroded
screw in offside rear tyre tread
middle exhaust box corroded & blowing
o/s & n/s front lower arm bushes starting to perish
o/s/r tyre side wall starting to perish
rear exhaust starting to corrode
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
nearside rear tyre slight cracking at edge of tread
offside front brake pad linings low
wear evident on front brake discs
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R121 ETX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 R121 ETX, 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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R121 ETX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 January 1998.
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