MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,392 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
osf drive shaft inner gaiter split
Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
osf drive shaft inner gaiter split
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
rear and centre exhaust have had temporary repairs
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
rear and centre exhaust have had temporary repairs
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust corroded,rattle from cat heat sheild.
Nearside headlight rear cover missing,lense cable tied into correct position.
Nearside rear sill cover taped up.
Offside front tyre near limit,sidewall cut.
Offside rear inner rim slightly distorted.
Pin-hole in offside outer driveshaft gaiter.
Rear discs corroded.
Rear wiper arm broken.
Windscreen chipped and scratched.
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust corroded,rattle from cat heat sheild.
Nearside rear sill cover taped up.
Offside front tyre near limit,sidewall cut.
Offside rear inner rim slightly distorted.
Pin-hole in offside outer driveshaft gaiter.
Rear discs corroded.
Rear wiper arm broken.
Windscreen chipped and scratched.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Exhaust corroded,rattle from cat heat sheild.
Front corner of both sill joints damaged.
Nearside sill trim taped up.
Offside front tyre near limit,sidewall cut.
Offside headlamp lense damaged and taped up,reflector discoloured.
Offside rear wheel inner rim slightly distorted.
Pinhole in offside front outer CV gaiter.
Rear brake discs corroded.
Rear wiper arm broken.
Windscreen scratched.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
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R415 FAR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 R415 FAR, 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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R415 FAR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 March 1998.
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