MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,238 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
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 has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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R180 DGV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R180 DGV, 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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What year was R180 DGV registered?
R180 DGV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1998.
Is R180 DGV safe to buy?
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