MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,955 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/f track rod end dust cover split
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R515 EBJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 R515 EBJ, 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 R515 EBJ?
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What year was R515 EBJ registered?
R515 EBJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 February 1998.
Is R515 EBJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R515 EBJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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