MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,313 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Handbrake linkage on o/s rear caliper is not returning all the way to the stop.
Metal brake pipes at rear are corroding.
Rear number plate is discolouring.
Slight leak from front exhaust joint.
There is a cut in the inner wall of the n/s rear tyre.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Handbrake linkage on o/s rear caliper is not returning all the way to the stop.
Metal brake pipes at rear are corroding.
Rear number plate is discolouring.
Slight leak from front exhaust joint.
There is a cut in the inner wall of the n/s rear tyre.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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R352 EAE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 R352 EAE, 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 R352 EAE registered?
R352 EAE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is R352 EAE safe to buy?
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