MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,641 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre walls perished
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both lazy (2.7.3)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre walls perished
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Box (7.1.1)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both lazy (2.7.3)
195 / 60 / 15 tyres fitted
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak ()
185/60/14 tyres fitted
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both flexis ferrels (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)
Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened Anti roll bar (2.4.G.1)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
185/60/14 tyres fitted
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both flexis ferrels (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)
Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened Anti roll bar (2.4.G.1)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
advise front registration plate slightly cracked.
advise nearside front tyre has small cut in side wall.
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
advise front registration plate slightly cracked.
advise nearside front tyre has small cut in side wall.
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R687 PVJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 R687 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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R687 PVJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 April 1998.
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