MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,757 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front near unions. (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front door sill/floor lips. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
all suspension components rusty
both sills rusty
engine and gearbox oil leaks
exhaust system rusty
offside front fog light lens cracked
power steering belt perished
power steering pipes rusty and slight leaks
slight exhaust blow at front joint
slight leak at power steering reservoir area
all front suspension has surface corrosion
both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges
front and rear brake discs rusty but ok
o/s/f fog lamp cracked
power steering belt perished
power steering reservoir damp
slight engine oil weeps
stone chips in screen
exhaust rusty
oil leak
slight lift both front top suspension mounts
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
n/s aim not clear
n/s rear tyre getting low
o/s front tyre getting low
o/s rear tyre getting low also has a cut in the outer sidewall
rear wiper rubber split
slight lift both front suspension top mounts
slight play in the steering rack
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
n/s aim not clear
n/s rear tyre getting low
o/s front tyre getting low
o/s rear tyre getting low also has a cut in the outer sidewall
rear wiper rubber split
slight lift both front suspension top mounts
slight play in the steering rack
Oil leak
floor rusty on the o/s
o/s rear tyre worn slightly on the inner edge
slight lift both front top suspension mounts
Oil leak
both rear tyres are worn on the edges
slight lift both front top suspension mounts
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s rear outer disc rusty
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s rear outer disc rusty
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
radiator leaking
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
radiator leaking
osf tyre at legal limit
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s front tyre worn slightly on the edges
rear brake discs rusty
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
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R396 ULA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 R396 ULA, 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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R396 ULA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 February 1998.
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