MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,275 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
o/s/f and n/s/f wings corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
o/s/f & n/s/f wings corroded
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
o/s/f & n/s/f wings corroded
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
o/s/f & n/s/f wings corroded
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
o/s/f & n/s/f wings corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged to n/s/f speed sensor (1.6 (d))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
o/s/f & n/s/f wings corroded
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
major oil leak at engine
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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R552 GGX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 R552 GGX, 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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R552 GGX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 April 1998.
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