MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,187 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy not excessive (8.1.1 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inside edge (nearside & offside ) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive small coolant leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive small leak transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes have corrossion (3.6.B.2c)
both rear seat belts slow to recoil
general underside corrossion
power steering pipes corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes have corrossion (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre flat
both front tyres slightly out of shape
both rear seat belts slow to recoil
general underside corrossion
power steering pipes corroded
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R544 RPY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 R544 RPY, 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 R544 RPY registered?
R544 RPY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R544 RPY safe to buy?
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