MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,718 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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ALL 4 WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED
BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR CORRODED
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED
BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED
BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES TO FLEXES CORRODED
FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE
NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER RUBBER SLIGHTLY SPLIT ON END OF RUBBER
NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE FROM COMPENSATOR TO FLEX CORRODED
NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE FROM FLEX TO BACKPLATE CORRODED
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE IN SEVERAL PLACES
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A UNDER 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
ALL 4 WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED
BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR CORRODED
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED
BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED
BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES TO FLEXES CORRODED
FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE
NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER RUBBER SLIGHTLY SPLIT ON END OF RUBBER
NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE FROM COMPENSATOR TO FLEX CORRODED
NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE FROM FLEX TO BACKPLATE CORRODED
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE IN SEVERAL PLACES
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A UNDER 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
brake pipes corroded
play in both front top shock mounts
play in rear bearings
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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R69 WRB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R69 WRB, 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 R69 WRB registered?
R69 WRB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 January 1998.
Is R69 WRB safe to buy?
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