MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,354 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
175/80/14 X 4
FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT DAMAGE
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
OSF HL COVER CRACKED-PODOT
ROAD TAX EXPIRED=31/3/13
T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
175/80/14 X 4
FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT DAMAGE
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
OSF HL COVER CRACKED-PODOT
ROAD TAX EXPIRED=31/3/13
T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Front Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
surface corrosion of o/s/ & n/s/front & rear suspension & front & rear brakes
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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R138 ODM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R138 ODM, 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 R138 ODM registered?
R138 ODM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 May 1998.
Is R138 ODM safe to buy?
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