MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,725 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/r gearbox mounting starting to leak oil
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Battery insecure
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/r gearbox mounting starting to leak oil
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
offside front lower arm rear bush cracked
rear axel bushes cracked
rear exhaust section corroded
rear number plate fadded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
lift in front top suspension mounts
offside front suspension arm rear bush cracked and weak
rear axel bushes de-bonding
slight play in rear wheel bearings
stone chip in windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
front lower suspension arm bushes cracked
rear axel bushes cracked and starting to debond
rear tyres slightly out of shape on inside edge
slight play in rear wheel bearings
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R511 WPX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue 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 R511 WPX, 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 R511 WPX registered?
R511 WPX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 January 1998.
Is R511 WPX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R511 WPX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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