MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,015 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
OIL LOW
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
OSF tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
OSF tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
OSF tyre close to limit
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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R321 AJO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol 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 R321 AJO, 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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R321 AJO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 1998.
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