MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,665 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
coolant leak
front anti rollbar corroded but not seriously weakened
front brake discs lipped
metal brake pipes starting to corrode
nearside rear pads wearing thin
oil leak
power steering pipes corroded
rear brake discs corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front 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)
Coolant leak
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
all metal brake pipes starting to corrode
front brake discs lipped
power steering pipes corroded
rear brake discs corroded
rear brake pads don't have full contact with the disc surface
front brake discs slightly worn
n/s/f tyre tread worn low on inner edge
o/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm)
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)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front brake discs slightly worn
n/s/f tyre tread worn low on inner edge
o/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
emissions not tested
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R354 NPR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R354 NPR, 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 R354 NPR registered?
R354 NPR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 April 1998.
Is R354 NPR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R354 NPR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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