MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,484 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
damage to to raer bumper
general oil leaks from gear box and engine
n/s/f tyre is rubbing on inner arch
slight grab from front brakes when foot brake is applied
some corrosion to all suspension coil springs
wiper blades do clear screen but could be better
o/s/f tyre worn on edges and is 1.6mm
rear bumper slightly insecure
slight distorsion to o/s/f inner wheel rim
slight oil mist to n/s/r shockabsorber
wiper blades do clear screen but could be better
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
front brake discs lipped
horn does work but could be better
nail in n/s/r tyre and pressure is low
o/s head lamp slightly insecure
o/s/f tyre worn on edges and is 1.6mm
rear bumper slightly insecure
slight distorsion to o/s/f inner wheel rim
slight oil mist to n/s/r shockabsorber
wiper blades do clear screen but could be better
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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R411 BOC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R411 BOC, 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 R411 BOC registered?
R411 BOC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 June 1998.
Is R411 BOC safe to buy?
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