MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,842 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
car too low to carry out brake roller test
Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
unable to carry out a roller brake test car too low.
Body has slight corrosion Both sills by front jacking points weak. (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear brake pipes weak on rear axle by flexi joints. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Poor Beam pattern LH headlamp. (1.7.5a)
brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded - but good brake efficiency. (3.5.1n)
Body has slight corrosion Both sills by front jacking points weak. (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear brake pipes weak on rear axle by flexi joints. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Poor Beam pattern LH headlamp. (1.7.5a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wipers poor - replaced blades. (8.2.2)
brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded - but good brake efficiency. (3.5.1n)
plastic covers ov er sills
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
plastic covers ov er sills
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
rear exhaust box joint rusted
slight play both rear wheel bearings
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
rear exhaust box joint rusted
slight play both rear wheel bearings
knock and play in steering rack
rear brake ferrels starting to rust
rear exhuast join rusty
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front wipers split
knock and play in steering rack
n/s/f tyre cut but not to cords
o/s/f tyre cut but not to cords
rear brake ferrels starting to rust
rear exhuast join rusty
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
o/s/f tyre has very slight damage to outer wall
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
o/s/f tyre has very slight damage to outer wall
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
cut in offside rear outer tyrewall
nearside rear oter tyrewall perrished
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both rear outer tyrewalls perrished
nearside rear tyrewall perrished
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R426 ULN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R426 ULN, 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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R426 ULN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 January 1998.
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