MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,585 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels
corrosion on fuel tank straps
corrosion on suspension components
front no plate damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels
corrosion on fuel tank straps
corrosion on suspension components
front no plate damaged
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
corrosion on power steering pipes
corrosion on shocker casings
corrosion on suspention components
corrosion on under body panels
front no plate damaged
o/s wiper rubber end split
oil leak from gearbox
rear exhaust deteriorating
slight judder from o/s front brake
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
corrosion on power steering pipes
corrosion on shocker casings
corrosion on suspention components
corrosion on under body panels
front no plate damaged
o/s wiper rubber end split
oil leak from gearbox
rear exhaust deteriorating
slight judder from o/s front brake
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front number plate cracked
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front number plate cracked
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Corrosion on bottom of N/S front door
Front number plate cracked
Fuel tant straps corroded
condensation in N/S headlight + patten gettimg poor
slight corrosion on N/S front chassis
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Corrosion on bottom of N/S front door
Front number plate cracked
Fuel tant straps corroded
condensation in N/S headlight + patten gettimg poor
slight corrosion on N/S front chassis
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front no plate damaged
slight corrosion on brake discs
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
corrosion on both sides floor panels
corrosion on brake pipes
front no plate damaged
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front no plate damaged
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front no plate damaged
slight play in steering rack
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front no plate damaged
slight roughness in n/s rear hub bearing
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
front no plate damaged
slight roughness in n/s rear hub bearing
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front no plate damaged
n/s rear tyre perishing and o/s front tyre sidewall scuffed
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front no plate cracked
n/s rear tyre perishing
slight play in both front strut top mountings
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
front no plate cracked
n/s rear tyre perishing
slight play in both front strut top mountings
front no plate cracked
n/s rear tyre perishing
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R378 XAO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 R378 XAO, 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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R378 XAO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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