MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,313 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front side lights have blue haze borderline pass.standerd lights should be fited
damage to both sills poor but not considerd structral
no center rear seat belt found
signs of damage n/s/r lamp no white light to rear
slight blow front exhaust but in poor condition will need replacing soon
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front side lights have blue haze borderline pass.standerd lights should be fited
damage to both sills poor but not considerd structral
no center rear seat belt found
signs of damage n/s/r lamp no white light to rear
slight blow front exhaust but in poor condition will need replacing soon
uneven front brake pad wear n/s very close to minimum thicknes
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine and gearbox under tray fitted at the time of the test.
four wheel trims fitted at the time of the test.
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine and gearbox under tray fitted at the time of the test.
four wheel trims fitted at the time of the test.
offside front side light working but very dim.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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R422 PTF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 R422 PTF, 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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R422 PTF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 1998.
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