MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,760 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s number plate light dull
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall
o/s/r door unable to open
o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall
Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall
o/s/r door unable to open
o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
both rear tyres cracking on walls
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front top mount bushes worn
dampness fuel filter no leaks time of test
1 bulb at high level stop lamp is inoperative.
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
exhaust corrosion.
front and rear registration plates show backing lift.
front brake discs are liupped.
fuel filter/fuel hose area shows fluid contamination.
off and near side front headlamp patterns are weak.
off and near side rear flexi-brake hose ferules show corrosion.
rear brake discs show wear.
1 bulb at high level stop lamp is inoperative.
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
exhaust corrosion.
front and rear registration plates show backing lift.
front brake discs are liupped.
fuel filter/fuel hose area shows fluid contamination.
off and near side front headlamp patterns are weak.
off and near side rear flexi-brake hose ferules show corrosion.
rear brake discs show wear.
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhaust corrosion.
front and rear registration plates show deterioration and backing lift.
front service brakes show inbalance.
near side rear brakes slightly binding on.
off and near side front suspension struts show play.
off and near side headlamps aim/pattern weak.
off and near side rear brake discs show corrosion and pitting.
off and near side rear flexi brake hose ferules show corrosion and pitting
rear service brakes show inbalance increase/decrease.
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R433 MEW 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 63.6%.
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 R433 MEW, 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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R433 MEW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 February 1998.
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