MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,194 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres low on inner edges may need adjustment or repair?
front brake disc's look close to min. thickness?
nearside rear tyre perished and starting to deteriate but not to excess?
offside rear tyre nailed, perished and split almost to excess?
oil low and coolant low but not to excess?
power steering belt slack not to excess and poly v belt split almost to excess?
rear exhaust mount broke needs replacement may lead to premature failure exhaust not fully secure?
rear wiper arm broke/missing ?
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front tyres low on inner edges may need adjustment or repair?
front brake disc's look close to min. thickness?
nearside rear tyre perished and starting to deteriate but not to excess?
offside rear tyre nailed, perished and split almost to excess?
oil low and coolant low but not to excess?
power steering belt slack not to excess and poly v belt split almost to excess?
rear exhaust mount broke needs replacement may lead to premature failure exhaust not fully secure?
rear wiper arm broke/missing ?
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside front tyre starting to perish.
offside front tyre low on inner edge.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
nearside front tyre starting to perish.
offside front tyre low on inner edge.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Both front tyres cracking.
N.S.Rear door unable to open.
PAS Pipes badly corroded.
Slight exhaust blow.
Small cut in O.S.Front tyre.
Tyres: N.S.F 3mm O.S.F 3mm N.S.R 7mm O.S.R 6mm Size: 205/50R15
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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R209 PJH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R209 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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R209 PJH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 May 1998.
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