MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,123 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
both rear brake hose ferrules corroding.
both rear shock absorber bump stops broken.
rear axle beam bushes deteriorating.
accident damage to o/s/f wing and bumper.
both rear shock absorber bump stops broken.
damage to n/s/f wheel rim.
o/s/r flexi brake hose ferrules corroding.
Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
accident damage to o/s/f wing and bumper.
both rear shock absorber bump stops broken.
damage to n/s/f wheel rim.
o/s/r flexi brake hose ferrules corroding.
both rear shock absorber bump stops broken.
front and rear number plates deteriorating.
o/s/r and n/s/r brake hose ferrules corroding.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front 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
o/s/r and n/s/r flexi brake hose ferrules corroding.
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R197 PJH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 R197 PJH, 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 R197 PJH registered?
R197 PJH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 April 1998.
Is R197 PJH safe to buy?
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