MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,691 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Upper Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Lower rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
vehicle has been jacked in wrong position
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
center exhaust mounting braket unwelded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside rear tyre is on limit and is worn almost bald on the outer edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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R171 RJM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 R171 RJM, 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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R171 RJM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 June 1998.
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