MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,438 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bith rear coil springs corroded
brake warning light flashing
gearbox engine mount broke
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bith rear coil springs corroded
brake warning light flashing
gearbox engine mount broke
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
near side front yre close to legal limit. †packing starting to break out of rear exhaust box
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R280 YPO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 R280 YPO, 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 R280 YPO registered?
R280 YPO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 June 1998.
Is R280 YPO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R280 YPO shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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