MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,746 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside front screen washer jet not working
interior rear-view mirror not fitted
oil leak
rear registration plate deteriorating
oil leak
interior rear-view mirror not fitted
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside front screen washer jet not working
rear registration plate deteriorating
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
play in rear wheel bearings.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT MOUNTS HAVE A LOT OF LIFT-BARELY PASSABLE-REQUIRE REPLACING
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside rear tyre side walls damaged
slight play both rear hubs
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R345 XOG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R345 XOG, 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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R345 XOG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 January 1998.
Is R345 XOG safe to buy?
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