MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,682 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
both sides front inner sills damaged
power steering pipes corroded
Both rear brake discs slightly pitted on insides
Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly loose
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Both rear brake discs slightly pitted
Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly loose
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R252 UAO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 R252 UAO, 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 R252 UAO registered?
R252 UAO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 January 1998.
Is R252 UAO safe to buy?
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