MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,241 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN
BRAKE WARNING LAMP ON
ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON EDGES 185/60/14H
NEARSIDE HEADLAMP LENS DAMAGED
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES 185/60/14H
OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER STARTING TO LEAK
OIL LEAKS
RADIATOR LEAKING COOLANT
REAR NO.PLATE DETERIORATING
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT DROP LINK BUSHES
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP SHOCK MOUNTS
TRACKING
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN
ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL
FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN
FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON EDGES 185/60/14H
NEARSIDE HEADLAMP LENS DAMAGED
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES 185/60/14H
OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER STARTING TO LEAK
OIL LEAKS
RADIATOR LEAKING COOLANT
REAR NO.PLATE DETERIORATING
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT DROP LINK BUSHES
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP SHOCK MOUNTS
TRACKING
AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON
BATTERY INSECURE
BRAKE WARNING LAMP ON
ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL
OIL LEAKS
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE FLAT
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON
BATTERY INSECURE
BRAKE WARNING LAMP ON
ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL
OIL LEAKS
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE FLAT
AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP SHOCK MOUNTS
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK
TRACKING
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP SHOCK MOUNTS
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK
TRACKING
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
BOTH FRONT TYRES FLAT
COOLANT LEAK
ENGINE COOLANT BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL
ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL
FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY
FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW
VIN PLATE SLIGHTLY OBSCURED
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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R146 GKX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R146 GKX, 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 GKX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 January 1998.
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