MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,599 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Coolant leak
auxillary belt starting to perish
centre exhaust mounting bracket rusty/ cracked
front antiroll bar starting to rust and mounting bushes slight movement
handbrake performance slightly low
nearside rear shock absorber dust cover slightly loose
offside front suspension wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear
offside rear suspension coil spring rusty
rear brake discs starting to rust
rear number plate starting to fade
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
auxillary belt starting to perish
centre exhaust mounting bracket rusty/ cracked
front antiroll bar starting to rust and mounting bushes slight movement
handbrake performance slightly low
nearside rear shock absorber dust cover slightly loose
offside front suspension wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear
offside rear suspension coil spring rusty
rear brake discs starting to rust
rear number plate starting to fade
Centre exhaust bracket broken but still secure
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Centre exhaust bracket broken but still secure
centre exhaust mounting bracket rusty
front antiroll bar starting to rust
handbrake performance slightly low
nearside rear exterior door handle damaged
nearside rear shock absorber cover loose
nearside rear wheel arch slight damage and starting to rust
offside front lower suspension wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear
offside rear suspension coil spring rusty
rear brake discs starting to rust
small stone chips in front windscreen
front antiroll bar starting to rust
front top suspension mountings slight movement
handbrake performance slightly low
inner wings and undertray panels slight damage
nearside rear wheel arch slight damage and starting to rust
offside front and offside rear tyre treads inner edges starting to wear
rear exhaust starting to rust
rear suspension coil springs starting to rust
small stone chips in front windscreen
front antiroll bar starting to rust and bushes slight movement
front inner brake pads wearing low
handbrake performance slightly low
nearside front wing and front bumper slight damage
nearside rear wheel arch slight damage and starting to rust
rear coil springs starting to rust
small stone chips in front windscreen
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
front antiroll bar starting to rust and bushes slight movement
front inner brake pads wearing low
handbrake performance slightly low
nearside front wing and front bumper slight damage
nearside rear wheel arch slight damage and starting to rust
rear coil springs starting to rust
small stone chips in front windscreen
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
exhaust corroded
slight movement in both front top mounts
stone chips in windscreen
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)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
exhaust corroded
slight movement in both front top mounts
stone chips in windscreen
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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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R131 YPO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 R131 YPO, 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 R131 YPO registered?
R131 YPO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 June 1998.
Is R131 YPO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R131 YPO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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