MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,774 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Outer Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Battery insecure
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5) DANGEROUS
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/S/F reflector lens missing.
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
slight play in steering column
long travel on foot brake
slight play in offside front top strut mounting
small chip in windscreen (ZONE A)
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R321 JKN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R321 JKN, 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 R321 JKN registered?
R321 JKN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 April 1998.
Is R321 JKN safe to buy?
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