MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,376 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY
PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
interior mirror not fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
interior mirror not fitted
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
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R402 MGP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
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 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 R402 MGP, 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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R402 MGP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 May 1998.
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