MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,836 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
****SUSPECT N/S/F WHEEL BEARING WORN****
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE ALSO VERY POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PARTING AND POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM LOAD COMP TO FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded NEXT TO FUEL FILTER (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
****SUSPECT N/S/F WHEEL BEARING WORN****
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE ALSO VERY POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PARTING AND POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe by fuel filer (1.1.11 (c))
Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm change immediately (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Change immediately (5.2.3 (e))
Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated also has excessive play (2.6.1)
oil leak
o/s/f door trim loose
oil leak?
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
o/s/f door trim loose
oil leak?
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
number plates in poor condition
number plates in poor condition
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/r tyre in poor condition
rear tyres perished
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R154 SEL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 R154 SEL, 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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R154 SEL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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