MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,579 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Stone chip damage to nearside front headlamp
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Stone chip damage to nearside front headlamp
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front headlight has some minor stone damage present
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear brake pipes showing some corrosion.
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front headlight has some minor stone damage present
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear brake pipes showing some corrosion.
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipes at rear are showing some signs of corrosion.
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
The near side front tyre is wearing around the inner edges of the tread.
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)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipes at rear are showing some signs of corrosion.
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
The near side front tyre is wearing around the inner edges of the tread.
Brake hoses deteriorated, ferrules corroded
Exhaust deteriorated
Multiple brake pipes corroded/blistering
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear tyres deteriorated and cracked through tread
Suspension coil springs corroded
front brakes binding slightly
All suspension coil springs corroded
Coolant leak
Corrosion/blistering to multiple brake pipes
Gearbox mounting defective
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
All suspension coil springs corroded
Coolant leak
Corrosion/blistering to multiple brake pipes
Gearbox mounting defective
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
near side headlight chipped
rear discs corroded outer faces
rear offside brake bind
screen scatched
Oil leak
near side headlamp chipped
chips in n/s headlight
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
chips in n/s headlight
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
near side headlight stone chipped
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake disc corrded and slightly pitted.
Nearside headlamp lens chipped
Nearside rear brake disc out corroded.
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside fuel tank support bracket starting to corrode.
Oil misting from nearside inner cv gaiter
Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside front brake disc corrded and slightly pitted.
Nearside headlamp lens chipped
Nearside rear brake disc out corroded.
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside fuel tank support bracket starting to corrode.
Oil misting from nearside inner cv gaiter
Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
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R648 TEW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R648 TEW, 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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R648 TEW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 May 1998.
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