MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,383 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
ALL BRAKE FOUR BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED
EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD INSECURE
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES WORN
REAR WIPER BLADE WORN TO EXCESS
Coolant leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
power steering belt loose
sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyre wear uneven
cat sheild rattling
pas pipes getting rusty
rear axle bushes rusty / perished
rear brake pipes starting to fur up
rear exhaust very rusty
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyre wear uneven
cat sheild rattling
pas pipes getting rusty
rear axle bushes rusty / perished
rear brake pipes starting to fur up
rear exhaust very rusty
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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R124 EAD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R124 EAD, 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 R124 EAD registered?
R124 EAD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 March 1998.
Is R124 EAD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R124 EAD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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