MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,655 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear shock absorber bump stops broken
different size tyres fitted to front/rear
had to disconnect both rear outer seat belts which are fitted to baby seats as center rear belt was under seat
nearside front tyre on legal limit and perishing
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear shock absorber bump stops broken
different size tyres fitted to front/rear
had to disconnect both rear outer seat belts which are fitted to baby seats as center rear belt was under seat
nearside front tyre on legal limit and perishing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
baby seat fitted to nearside rear outer seat(seat belt not checked)
both rear shock absorber bump stops broken
brake servo looks rusty
front/rear tyres are a different size
nearside front tyre perishing
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
baby seat fitted to nearside rear outer seat(seat belt not checked)
brake servo looks rusty
front/rear tyres are a different size
nearside front tyre perishing
unable to open tail gate (boot floor checked by pulling down offside rear seat)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
minor leak of exhaust gasses from rear exhaust silencer, not failable at time of test.
nearside front tyre begining to perrish, no cords showing at time of test.
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
front brake discs & pads getting a bit worn.
n/s/r tyre getting a little low on tread
Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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R185 OPR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 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 R185 OPR, 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 R185 OPR registered?
R185 OPR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 June 1998.
Is R185 OPR safe to buy?
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