MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,419 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight corrosion on n/s outer sill
slight play in o/s/f bottom balljoint
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
both front wings corroded
both outer sills slightly corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight play in both front inner suspension arm bushes
slight play in both top mounts
slight play in o/s/f inner steering joint/rack
slight play in both front inner suspension arm bushes
slight play in both top mounts
slight play in o/s/f inner steering joint/rack
slight play in o/s/f steering system
some movement in top mounts
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s/r brake binding slightly
slight play in o/s/f steering system
some movement in top mounts
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear wiper blade split
slight play in offside front steering arm
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
battery insecure
nearside rear tyre has some cracking along tyre tread
some free play in parking brake
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
battery insecure
nearside rear tyre has some cracking along tyre tread
some free play in parking brake
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust support needs re-positioning
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pedal creeping slightly
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R515 NRP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 R515 NRP, 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 R515 NRP registered?
R515 NRP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 May 1998.
Is R515 NRP safe to buy?
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