MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,370 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
flexi hose ferrules corroded
nearside mirror damaged
offside front inner wing finisher loose
some play in front strut top mountings
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
play in front struts tops
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
play in front struts tops
some play in front strut top mountings
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
some play in front strut top mountings
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
n/s rear tyre cracking/perishing
play in front struts top mountings
rear brakes squeaky
rear wiper blade torn
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s rear tyre cracking/perishing
play in front struts top mountings
rear brakes squeaky
rear wiper blade torn
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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R714 LKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 R714 LKO, 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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R714 LKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 April 1998.
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