MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,411 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
battery insecure
both front to rear brake pipes corroded ,also offside and nearside rear
both rear wheel bearings have movement
exhaust tail box corroded and sheild loose and rattling
front brake discs corroded
heavy oil leak at engine
nearside front drop link upper boot split
offside front brake fluctuating in the rollers
offside front headlight glass chipped
rear high level brake light,one bulb inop
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
front discs showing signs of warpage
nearside rear wheel bearing ,slight movement
offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded
offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded
offside front door trim loose
offside mfront headlight chipped
oil leaks at engine
power steering pipes corroded
rear washer inop
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
fuel tank straps corroded
offside front headlight glass broken
oil leaks at engine
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R132 HSX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R132 HSX, 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 R132 HSX registered?
R132 HSX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 January 1998.
Is R132 HSX safe to buy?
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