MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,153 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Some corrosion to fuel tank straps
Some play in O/S and N/S front top suspension mounts
Front exhaust has a minor leak of gases
Nearside Front brake disc has corrosion on inside edge
Offside Front brake disc has corrosion on inside edge
exhaust heat shield loose
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust heat sheild insecure.
Lift in both front top suspension mounts.
Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit.
Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.
Rust spots on both outer sills.
Slight damage to offside sill.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both front bottom arms rusty.
Exhaust heat sheild insecure.
Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly nosiey.
Oil leak
Rust in offside sill.
Rust on bodywork.
Slight lift in both front top suspension mounts.
Corrosion in offside sill and floor pan.
Front suspension arms rusty.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Oil leak
Slight play and noise in nearside rear wheel bearing.
Surface rust rear brake pipe.
Various rust spots on underbody and bodywork.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Corrosion in offside sill and floor pan.
Front suspension arms rusty.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Oil leak
Slight play and noise in nearside rear wheel bearing.
Surface rust rear brake pipe.
Various rust spots on underbody and bodywork.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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R149 BJA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R149 BJA, 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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R149 BJA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 February 1998.
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