MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,280 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
Oil leak
sill covers fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Oil leak
front of car doesnt apperar to be level.
sill covers fitted
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Both front top suspension bearings have slight play
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
air bag light is on
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside front inner sill damaged slightly
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R386 OCF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 R386 OCF, 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 R386 OCF registered?
R386 OCF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 February 1998.
Is R386 OCF safe to buy?
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