MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,456 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
nearside front inner sill, slightly corroded
offside front inner sill, slightly corroded
rear brake discs, pitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Both outer sills damaged
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Nearside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Offside Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Offside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Rear discs badly corroded
front and rear brake discs rusty
offside rear tyre badly perished
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front and rear brake discs rusty
offside rear tyre badly perished
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
cut in n/s/f tyre side wall
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R491 URD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R491 URD, 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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R491 URD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 1998.
Is R491 URD safe to buy?
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