MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,922 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
corrosion outside P/A, surface corrosion to floors, sill edges, undersills, chassis, inner arches, suspension componants
o/s front window in-op, glow plug light on, body corroded and damaged, sill covers, wheel nuts not visible, rear brake pipes rusty, flexy ferrules rusty and flexys cracking, front discs det., n/s front wheel buckled, hand brake cable
body damaged and rusty, exhaust rusty, multi guards fitted, oil leak, o/s rear brake pipe rusty, flexys cracking, n/s hand brake cable swelling, front number plate cracked
surface corrosion to floors, undersills, rear chassis, sill edges
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
body damaged and rusty, exhaust rusty, multi guards fitted, oil leak, o/s rear brake pipe rusty, flexys cracking, n/s hand brake cable swelling, front number plate cracked
surface corrosion to floors, undersills, rear chassis, sill edges
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
minor play nsr bearing.
multi guards fitted, front flexys cracking, o/s rear brake pipes rusty, n/s hand brake cable swelling
surface corrosion to o/s arches, floors, sill edges, undersills, rear chassis
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
multi guards fitted, front flexys cracking, o/s rear brake pipes rusty, n/s hand brake cable swelling
surface corrosion to o/s arches, floors, sill edges, undersills, rear chassis
emissions high, rear brakes imbalanced, sill covers fitted, surface corrosion to o/s rear arch, child seat fitted, multi guards fitted, oil leak, sill edges damaged, undersills
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
emissions high, rear brakes imbalanced, sill covers fitted, surface corrosion to o/s rear arch, child seat fitted, multi guards fitted, oil leak, sill edges damaged, undersills
r seat belt retainer det.child seats fitted.play at steering column.wtx4.sill and under guards.sill damage x2.oil leak.nsf tyre worn on outer.minor corrosion to underside.osr bearing v mnior?.f wishbone bushes play.top mounts worn.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
r seat belt retainer det.child seats fitted.play at steering column.wtx4.sill and under guards.sill damage x2.oil leak.nsf tyre worn on outer.minor corrosion to underside.osr bearing v mnior?.f wishbone bushes play.top mounts worn.
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight surface corrosion to o/s floor,sill edges,rear under sills,rear chassis,n/s front chassis
wheel nuts not visible,oil leak,underguard,sill edges,front top mounts,slight play in rear bearings,lap belt retainer casing braken,
battery insecure
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
damage to sill edges
front top mounts slight lift
n/s wing mirror cover missing
play in front anty roll bar link bushes
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R281 COU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R281 COU, 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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R281 COU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 January 1998.
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