MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,708 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
corrosion brake pipes brake hose ferruls discs suspension steering components sill subframe chassis unable to fully check pads & discs suspension lowered
dampness shockers wet conditions brake fluid low stain servo no sign leak- cut n/s/f tyre damage sill in wing trim loose
slight movement ball joint steering & suspension in shaft boot seepage n/sr sdoor opens only from inside
slight play rear sub bushes wishbone bushes front wheel bearing noise hubs slight play steering - appear deterioration brake hose unable to fully check
slight play track rod end
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
corrosion brake pipes brake hose ferruls discs suspension steering components sill subframe chassis unable to fully check pads & discs suspension lowered
dampness shockers wet conditions brake fluid low stain servo no sign leak- cut n/s/f tyre damage sill in wing trim loose
slight movement ball joint steering & suspension in shaft boot seepage n/sr sdoor opens only from inside
slight play rear sub bushes wishbone bushes front wheel bearing noise hubs slight play steering - appear deterioration brake hose unable to fully check
slight play track rod end
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f miiror glass slightly cracked
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R715 FPT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R715 FPT, 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 R715 FPT registered?
R715 FPT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R715 FPT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R715 FPT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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