MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,015 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear exhaust heat sheild broken
slight damage to near side front tyre on outer side wall
surface rust on both front to rear brake pipes
under side of vehicle corroded
wear on both front brake disc
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear exhaust heat sheild broken
slight damage to near side front tyre on outer side wall
surface rust on both front to rear brake pipes
under side of vehicle corroded
wear on both front brake disc
both front tyre walls cut
both rear shock absorbers damp**
front and rear exhaust heat shields loose
front brake discs worn***
nearside inner c/v boot leak
notes/signs of extensive weld repairs to floor pans from inside of vehicle
offside rear tyre pressure low
trims fitted to outer sills
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
both front tyre walls cut
both rear shock absorbers damp**
front and rear exhaust heat shields loose
front brake discs worn***
nearside inner c/v boot leak
nearside rear tyre on** limit and nail in tread
notes/signs of extensive weld repairs to floor pans from inside of vehicle
offside rear tyre pressure low
trims fitted to outer sills
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/r tyre outer wall cracking
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/r tyre outer wall cracking
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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R647 FPT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R647 FPT, 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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R647 FPT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 April 1998.
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