MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,356 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Emissions not tested due to no cat being fitted (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor rusted out (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor in two places and floor damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor rusted out (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front inner sill under car holed rusty not in prescribed area
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rear floor both sides is slightly corroded
parking brake just met requirment may need adjusting or repair
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
cill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
cill covers fitted
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre BADLY WORN ON EDGES and should be changed ASAP
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
strongly advise all rear and front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
strongly advise all rear and front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
advise both rear bump stop rubbers split
advise front registration plate cracked
advise front wipers judder
BRAKE FLUID CAP IS SPLIT
aerial outer cover split
both front shock absorbers are damp around seals
both rear bumpstop rubber cones split
n/s/f tyre and n/s/r tyre getting low
n/s/r outer door trim loose
vin plate has been drilled and covered partly by alarm horn mounting
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
BRAKE FLUID CAP IS SPLIT
aerial outer cover split
both front shock absorbers are damp around seals
both rear bumpstop rubber cones split
front brake pads are getting low and inner pad not clearly visible with wheels on
n/s/f tyre and n/s/r tyre getting low
n/s/r outer door trim loose
rear brake pads are very low
vin plate has been drilled and covered partly by alarm horn mounting
BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR IS EMPTY
see previous vt32 issued on 06/07/2007
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear bumpstop cones split
corrosion forming on floorpan n/s/r
cut in n/s/f tyre
front no.plate cracked
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
usall movement in front top strut mounts when jacked up.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
usall movement in front top strut mounts.
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
nearside rear tyre side walls cracking .and depth nearing legal limit
rear bumper damage
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R446 FUD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 R446 FUD, 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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R446 FUD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 April 1998.
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