MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,527 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
advise crack to os rear lense
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
advise crack to os rear lense
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear lense cracked
rear axle bushs slightly deteriorated
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear lense cracked
rear axle bushs slightly deteriorated
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside rear floor corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
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)
coolant leaking
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R462 DTX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R462 DTX, 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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What year was R462 DTX registered?
R462 DTX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 January 1998.
Is R462 DTX safe to buy?
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