MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,312 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
body trim fitted to nearside & offside sills
drivers door mirror cracked
rear axle bushs worn
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
drivers door mirror cracked
rear axle bushs worn
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both rear axle bushes
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both rear axle bushes
corrosion near both front lower seat belt mounts
drivers front tyre worn to 2mm and side wall splitting
drivers inner driveshaft gaiter split
passenger front tyre worn to 1.6mm and side wall splitting
passenger rear tyre unevenly worn
power steering belt slack
rear brake pipe damaged
rear shocks leaking
slight play passenger rear wheel bearing
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
corrosion near both front lower seat belt mounts
drivers front tyre worn to 2mm and side wall splitting
drivers inner driveshaft gaiter split
passenger front tyre worn to 1.6mm and side wall splitting
passenger rear tyre unevenly worn
power steering belt slack
rear brake pipe damaged
rear shocks leaking
slight play passenger rear wheel bearing
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
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)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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R493 URD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R493 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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R493 URD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 April 1998.
Is R493 URD safe to buy?
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