MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,074 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Corrosion to power steering pipes.
Slight play/deterioration to track control arm rear bushes.
Slight wear to brake pedal anti-slip.
Some corrosion to brake pipes,unions & ferrules.
Some damage to n/s of vehicle.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Corrosion to power steering pipes.
Nail in n/s/r tyre.
Slight play/deterioration to track control arm rear bushes.
Slight wear to brake pedal anti-slip.
Some corrosion to brake pipes, unions & ferrules.
Some damage to n/s of vehicle.
BOTH REAR AXLE MOUNTING BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED
BOTH STRUT TOP MOUNTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY
METAL BRAKE PIPES AT REAR SLIGHTLY CORRODED
PWER STEERING PIPES HAVE SURFACE CORROSION
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
BOTH REAR AXLE MOUNTING BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED
BOTH STRUT TOP MOUNTINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY
MATAL BRAKE PIPES AT REAR SLIGHTLY CORRODED
POWER STEERING PIPES HAVE SURFACE CORROSION
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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R484 LRX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R484 LRX, 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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R484 LRX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 February 1998.
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