MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,169 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front coil springs corroded still complete
front and rear brake disc slightly worn surface rust
nearside and offside inner sills surface rust
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))
both front coil springs corroded still complete
both rear tyres cracking not reaching cords
front body wing panels corroded lower not part of structual member
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front tyre has cracks in treads no cords visible
both number plates cracked/starting to de-laminate.
Both rear tyres cracking - not to cords
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
bad oil stains on undertray on offside.
blow from exhaust at welded joint to cat.
both number plates damaged,still readable.
centre exhaust hanger bracket,welds broken,system still supported elsewhere.
nearside rear tyre has a nail in repairable area.
wipers smear slightly.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
bad oil stains on undertray on offside.
blow from exhaust at welded joint to cat.
both number plates damaged,still readable.
centre exhaust hanger bracket,welds broken,system still supported elsewhere.
nearside rear tyre has a nail in repairable area.
wipers smear slightly.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front and rear number plates damaged
offside headlamp glass chipped
slight blow on front silencer box ,seam corroding
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front and rear number plates damaged
offside headlamp glass chipped
slight blow on front silencer box ,seam corroding
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front and rear number plates both damaged[still readable]
slight blow on exhaust at welds on first silencer.
both front and nearside rear shock absorbers all have slight fluid weep.
both number plates damaged
nearside dip beam pattern poor and offside height load adjuster inop.
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.
wipers judder
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front and nearside rear shock absorbers all have slight fluid weep.
both number plates damaged
nearside dip beam pattern poor and offside height load adjuster inop.
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.
wipers judder
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both numberplates damaged.
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R709 UAC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 R709 UAC, 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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R709 UAC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 1998.
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