MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,141 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
floor pan suspension components and subframe corroded
n/s lower engine mount in poor condition
n/s rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge
o/s front tyre wearing low and worn badly on inner edge
outer sill covers fitted at time of test
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front steering and suspension components corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside rear tyre worn uneven
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front steering and suspension components corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside rear tyre worn uneven
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front number plate in poor condition
o/s rear wheel bearing has slight freeplay
power steering belt perished and loose
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front number plate in poor condition
o/s rear wheel bearing has slight freeplay
power steering belt perished and loose
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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R147 KFG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R147 KFG, 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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R147 KFG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 April 1998.
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