MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,666 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
n/s outer track rod joint cover split
n/s rear engine mounting separated
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
n/s outer track rod joint cover split
n/s rear engine mounting separated
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
exhaust heat shilds insecure
power steering pipes rusting
both front tyres on legal limits
exhaust very rusty and weak
rear axle beam bushes splitting out
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
both front tyres just legal
exhaust very rusty
rear axle beam bushes splitting out
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyres on legal limits
nearside steering knuckle worn badly
oil around p.a.s pump
rear brake discs and pads worn and rusted badly
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R623 TJB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R623 TJB, 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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R623 TJB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 January 1998.
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