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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Suspension corroded
Fuel tank straps corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Corroded and holed not considered within a prescribed area
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Inner Corroded and holed not considered within a prescribed area
Offside Front Slight movement in seat
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced bulb holder appears not fitted in lens correctly (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested bulb failure (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative bulb failure (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear door step/ outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak both bottom corners of rad damp ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses are corroded at the end and also slightly perished and cracked (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all mounting points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm / axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front both inner sills heavily corroded and holed but with in a prescribed area
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
fuel tank straps heavily corroded
outer sill couldn't be fully inspected due to sill covers
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust join has a slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))
Coolant leak Slight coolant leak from hose at the front of the engine. ()
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe and suspension components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel tank straps corroded but not excessive.
Nearside Front Steering rack boot damp.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill holed and corroded but not within prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill holed and corroded but not within prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox has a slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe mountings corroded but not considered excessive. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Windscreen has a large crack across it. (3.2 (a) (ii))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust join has a slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))
Coolant leak Slight coolant leak from hose at the front of the engine. ()
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe and suspension components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel tank straps corroded but not excessive.
Nearside Front Steering rack boot damp.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill holed and corroded but not within prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill holed and corroded but not within prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox has a slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe mountings corroded but not considered excessive. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around central clamp. And Cat bolts are becoming corroded, but system secure (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel tank straps becoming corroded, but tank secure at present
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated becoming perished and corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to become unbonded - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside wiper slightly smeary
O/s/f inner sill area holed, but not in a prescribed area.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated becoming perished and corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively caliper arm is not returning all the way (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened becoming heavily corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At rear axle mounting points, nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Various suspension components becoming corroded underside
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel tank straps corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to cords outer edge is also cracked on this edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside outer sill cover fitted unable to inspect properly
Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed significant play (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front outer corroded unable to inspect properly due to sill covers
Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()
Rear floor pan corroded near rear seats unable to say if excessive due to exhaust catch bar
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to cords outer edge is also cracked on this edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside outer sill cover fitted unable to inspect properly
Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed significant play (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front outer corroded unable to inspect properly due to sill covers
Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()
Rear floor pan corroded near rear seats unable to say if excessive due to exhaust catch bar
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust section front end (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Inner wing has corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking in tread
Offside Front Nail in tyre inner tread ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges of tred (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has cracking in tread
Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel tank mounting straps corroded
Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust section front end (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Inner wing has corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking in tread
Offside Front Nail in tyre inner tread ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges of tred (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has cracking in tread
Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel tank mounting straps corroded
Nearside Rear Brake back plate corroded
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel tank support straps corroded
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust leak at pipe into rear main silencer corroded and cracked (8.2.1.1 (b))
Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake back plate corroded
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Cross bar not secure nearside
Rear Fuel tank support straps corroded
Central Front Exhaust flange bolts corroded and rear exhaust bracket
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust section has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber and hub assembly very corroded
Nearside Outer sill has plastic covers fitted
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded
Nearside Rear caliper has play at caliper bolts
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber and hub assembly corroded
Offside Outer Sill has plastic covers fitted
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear brake back plate corroded
Offside Rear brake hose bracket not secure
Offside Rear caliper has play at caliper bolts
Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear end of nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at front end of lower suspension arms (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at front end of lower suspension arms (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central Front Exhaust flange bolts corroded and rear exhaust bracket
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust section has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber and hub assembly very corroded
Nearside Outer sill has plastic covers fitted
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded
Nearside Rear caliper has play at caliper bolts
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber and hub assembly corroded
Offside Outer Sill has plastic covers fitted
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear brake back plate corroded
Offside Rear brake hose bracket not secure
Offside Rear caliper has play at caliper bolts
Surface corrosion at both rear brake discs.
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Outer Sill corroded and holed, not within prescribed areas.
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber tower (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Plastic trim covering both sills,unable to do a full inspection.
Rear Both beam axle mounts corroded
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
side skirts fitted to both outer sills preventing full inspection
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
side skirts fitted to both nearside and offside outer sills preventing full inspection
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
side skirts fitted to both nearside and offside outer sills preventing full inspection
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
fuel filter has staining from fuel but no leaak found
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
fuel filter has staining from fuel but no leaak found
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
o/s/f tyre cut but not yet to fail criteria but very close.Check soon replace when needed
sideskirts fitted
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
o/s/f tyre cut but not yet to fail criteria but very close.Check soon replace when needed
sideskirts fitted
sideskirts fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
sideskirts fitted
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R449 MEW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
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 R449 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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R449 MEW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 February 1998.
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