MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,896 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
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R509 VLX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 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 R509 VLX, 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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How do I check the history of R509 VLX?
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What year was R509 VLX registered?
R509 VLX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 January 1998.
Is R509 VLX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R509 VLX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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