MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,470 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front engine oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Outer lower wing corroried
Nearside Front headlight on dipped beam as high resistanse
Offside Front Outer lower wing corroried
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front engine oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Outer lower wing corroried
Nearside Front headlight on dipped beam as high resistanse
Offside Front Outer lower wing corroried
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
front tyres worn on outer edges
n/s front wing corroded through
slight upper colulmn play
surface cracks in n/s rear tyre
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded both from steering rack (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
auxillary belt fraying
both rear tyres going out of shape
power steering pipes corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
auxillary belt fraying
both rear tyres going out of shape
power steering pipes corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
surface corrosion rear exhaust box
Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R544 LNH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 R544 LNH, 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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R544 LNH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 1998.
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