MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,238 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES FERRULS REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE TEST WAX OIL GREASE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DOES WORK
SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES FERRULS REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE TEST WAX OIL GREASE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DOES WORK
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower door pillar (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower door pillar (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box separated from middle (7.1.2)
Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak ()
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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R716 FRW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 R716 FRW, 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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R716 FRW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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