MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,200 miAbove average mileage for this year
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exhaust leaking slightly at centre joint
front service brake readings fluctuating slightly
front service brakes slightly imbalanced
n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly cut
slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
n/s/f tyre has deep cut to outer sidewall
n/s/r and o/s/r tyres outer sidewall slightly perished
o/s inner drive shaft gaiter split
slight play at top of steering column
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n/s/f tyre has deep cut to outer sidewall
n/s/r and o/s/r tyres outer sidewall slightly perished
o/s inner drive shaft gaiter split
slight play at top of steering column
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
o/s/f top mount up and down play
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R572 TLK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 R572 TLK, 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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R572 TLK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 January 1998.
Is R572 TLK safe to buy?
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