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Coolant leak ()
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened lowered and coated (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened lowered and coated (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened lowered (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened lowered (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened lowered (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
underbody painted/waxoyled/sealed
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened lowered (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened lowered (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint rack leak (2.3.3b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s+o/s (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Direction indicators have a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
underbody covered at time of test
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake discs rusty
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake discs rusty
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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R409 BND is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 R409 BND, 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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R409 BND is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 January 1998.
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