MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,106 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/r door will not open
undertray fitted -- vision impaired
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
o/s/r door will not open
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all brake discs worn
undertray fitted -- vision impaired
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded
offside headlamp lens cracked
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded
offside headlamp lens cracked
Both front tyres are worn on inner edges.
Front brake pads are over half worn.
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear shock absorber bumpstop/dust cover split.
Both front tyres are worn on inner edges.
Front brake pads are over half worn.
Offside rear shock absorber bumpstop/dust cover split.
Offside front tyre is starting to wear on inner edge.
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R701 EJN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R701 EJN, 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 R701 EJN registered?
R701 EJN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 June 1998.
Is R701 EJN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R701 EJN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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