MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,627 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Both front tyres on legal limit
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Corrosion to metal brake and power steering pipes
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust system rusty
Rear axle bushes deteriorated
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Strut top mounts have alot of movement when wheels hanging
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
small chip in windscreen in zone B
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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R674 PVJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 R674 PVJ, 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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What year was R674 PVJ registered?
R674 PVJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 May 1998.
Is R674 PVJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R674 PVJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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