MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,596 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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advice to change o/s/f tyre. just on limit.
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
both front power steering pipes slightly corroded.
front and rear brake pipes covered in grease.
offside front tyre slightly perished.
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
both front power steering pipes slightly corroded.
front and rear brake pipes covered in grease.
offside front tyre slightly perished.
play in n/s/f lower ball joint
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
play in n/s/f lower ball joint
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
o/s/f tyre on legal limit and wearing on inner edge
o/s/f wheel bearing noisy
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
o/s/f tyre on legal limit and wearing on inner edge
o/s/f wheel bearing noisy
slight brake bind n/s/r
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
front brake pads worn low
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R146 FBU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R146 FBU, 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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R146 FBU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 April 1998.
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