MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,911 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front suspension lower arm rear mounting bushes worn
nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape
nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape
play in both front suspension strut top mounts
rear exhaust mount broken
Spare tyre defective ()
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
wiper blades only just clearing screen enough to pass
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Spare tyre defective ()
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
windscreen is damaged
screen is chipped, front exhaust mount has snapped off, rear exhaust mount is corroded, off side rear brake is binding slightly, front struts top mounts are worn
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
screen is chipped, front exhaust mount has snapped off, rear exhaust mount is corroded, off side rear brake is binding slightly, front struts top mounts are worn
damage to zone B of screen
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
damage to zone B of screen
chip in screen
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
chip in screen
chip in screen
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
chip in screen
chip in screen
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
chip in screen
stonechip in screen; near side door mirror glass cracked;
screen is chipped, front struts top mounts are worn, off side rear tyre is on the legal limit
screen is chipped †front struts top mounts are worn †front antiroll bar mounting bushs are worn †off side rear tyre is low
front antiroll bar, mounting bushs are worn
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R351 EOR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R351 EOR, 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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R351 EOR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 May 1998.
Is R351 EOR safe to buy?
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