MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,904 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R127 COU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R127 COU, 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 R127 COU registered?
R127 COU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 January 1998.
Is R127 COU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R127 COU shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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