MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
275,208 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs worn
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs worn
O/S/r sidelight dull
Rear number plate poor
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
O/S/r sidelight dull
Rear number plate poor
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)
rear number in poor condition
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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)
rear number in poor condition
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
front wiper blades smear windscreen
rear number plate delaminated
slight play in steering rack
unable to fully test rear seat belts
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R726 WYD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 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 R726 WYD, 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 R726 WYD registered?
R726 WYD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 May 1998.
Is R726 WYD safe to buy?
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