MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,060 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
advise offside rear stop/tail light flickering at time of test ( owner advised replacement bulb to be fitted )
advise slight deteriation to rear numberplate at time of test ( still readable at set distance of 65ft )
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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R539 RTH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R539 RTH, 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 R539 RTH registered?
R539 RTH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 February 1998.
Is R539 RTH safe to buy?
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