MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,079 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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advance exhaust blow from cat pipe needs attention
air bag light on dash
engine oil leak
front number plate cracked
n/s/f tyre on legal limit needs attention
o/s/f tyre close to limit
rear brake inbalance
stone chips in windscreen
advanced play both rear wheel bearings
age cracking and unbonding to both front lower arm rear bushes
both front sill damaged
both rear coil springs corroded
deep cuts to both rear tyres
exhaust corroded
front light lens cracked
front number plate cracked
heavy age cracking to n/s/r tyre
n/s/r tyre worn heavily close to limits 1.6mm
oil leak
rear metal brake pipes corroded
slight play in both front top mount bushes
stonechips to windscreen
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
advanced play both rear wheel bearings
age cracking and unbonding to both front lower arm rear bushes
both front sill damaged
both rear coil springs corroded
deep cuts to both rear tyres
exhaust corroded
front light lens cracked
front number plate cracked
heavy age cracking to n/s/r tyre
n/s/r tyre worn heavily close to limits 1.6mm
oil leak
rear metal brake pipes corroded
slight play in both front top mount bushes
stonechips to windscreen
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Battery insecure
Coolant leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
fuel tank straps corroded
pin hole in n/s/f outer cv rubber gaitor
slight movement in steering column
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Battery insecure
Coolant leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
fuel tank straps corroded
pin hole in n/s/f outer cv rubber gaitor
slight movement in steering column
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R497 XYD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 R497 XYD, 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 R497 XYD registered?
R497 XYD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 May 1998.
Is R497 XYD safe to buy?
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