MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,141 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear park brake low
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear park brake low
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Items removed from drivers view prior to test.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroded
Offside Rear axle bush worn
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
all coil springs poor condition
corrosion to power steering pipes
corrosion to suspension components
exhaust system poor condition
front brake discs very poor condition
fuel tank straps poor condition
n/s/f tyre slight runout,uneven wear
number plates poor condition
o/s/r shocker damp
slight suspension knocks
slight wear to all suspension bushes
surface rust to all brake pipes
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
all coil springs poor condition
corrosion to power steering pipes
corrosion to suspension components
exhaust system poor condition
front brake discs very poor condition
fuel tank straps poor condition
n/s/f tyre slight runout,uneven wear
number plates poor condition
o/s/r shocker damp
slight suspension knocks
slight wear to all suspension bushes
surface rust to all brake pipes
coil springs in poor condition.
corrosion to power steering pipes.
corrosion to suspension components.
exhaust in poor condition.
front brake discs in poor condition.
rear suspension bushes in poor condition.
rear tyres 3mm-uneven wear.
slight play in steering rack.
surface rust to brake pipes.
various body damage.
wishbone bushes in poor condition.
body damage.
corrsion brake discs.
corrsion coil springs.
corrsion exhaust system.
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
body damage.
corrsion brake discs.
corrsion coil springs.
corrsion exhaust system.
corrsion to coil springs.
corrsion to exhaust.
rear brake discs very poor condition.
rear tyres cracks in tread.
surface rust to brake pipes.
wishbone bushes poor condition.
exhaust poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre is worn uneven
o/s/r tyre is worn uneven
rear wiper is split
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre is worn uneven
o/s/r tyre is worn uneven
rear wiper is split
tyre size-195/65t15s
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
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R726 BYA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R726 BYA, 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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R726 BYA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 July 1998.
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