MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,898 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S Front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside sill slight corossion
Offside sill slight corossion
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))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
vehicle fitted with an under tray
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
vehicle fitted with an under tray
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
CHIP ON SCREEN / SILL X UNDER TRAYS FITTED / SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR DISCS / SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT OF MAINLINE BRAKE PIPE / SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT SILL TO FLOOR
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
CHIP ON SCREEN / SILL X UNDER TRAYS FITTED / SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR DISCS / SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT OF MAINLINE BRAKE PIPE / SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT SILL TO FLOOR
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
SLIGHT CORROSION ON N/S/R BRAKE PIPE / SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S/R MAINLINE BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXI / UNDER TRAY FITTED / SLIGHT DAMAGE TO SILL LIPS / SILL COVERS FITTED
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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
SLIGHT CORROSION ON N/S/R BRAKE PIPE / SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S/R MAINLINE BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXI / UNDER TRAY FITTED / SLIGHT DAMAGE TO SILL LIPS / SILL COVERS FITTED
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Both front tyres worn outer edges
Both front wiper blades torn but clearing windscreen effectivly
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both front tyres worn outer edges
Both front wiper blades torn but clearing windscreen effectivly
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
both front lower ball joints split boots
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R453 PGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 R453 PGC, 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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R453 PGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 January 1998.
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