MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,325 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cover missing ()
Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cover missing ()
Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cover missing ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear wiper blade missing & arm broken
Temporary sealing fuel cap fitted
Temporary sealing fuel cap fitted
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cover missing ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear wiper blade missing & arm broken
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm & bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted - sealing type
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & cords showing (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 - 2.5mm & worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm & bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted - sealing type
Fuel cap temporary type
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 - 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside mirror cover missing
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Fuel cap temporary type
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 - 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside mirror cover missing
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak on engine
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine oil low
oil leak on engine
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine has a slight oil leak.
noise on engine possible water pump.
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
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R562 MOU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Maroon with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 R562 MOU, 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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R562 MOU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 June 1998.
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