MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,451 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake discs corroded on outer edge of inner face.
Front brake pads approx 75% worn.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake discs corroded on outer edge of inner face.
Front brake pads approx 75% worn.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
offside rear lamp lens cracked
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
offside rear lamp lens cracked
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
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R473 AUY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 R473 AUY, 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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R473 AUY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 June 1998.
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