MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,471 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both fuel tank strapes slightly corroded
front disc slightly lipped
unable to open n/s/r door from the outside but can be open from the inside
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both fuel tank strapes slightly corroded
front disc slightly lipped
unable to open n/s/r door from the outside but can be open from the inside
nearside door mirror damaged
nearside rear brake hose/pipe sheath deteriorated
nearside rear door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
nearside door mirror damaged
nearside rear brake hose/pipe sheath deteriorated
nearside rear door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
nearside rear outer door handle not working
offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
offside rear brake binding slightly
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
offside rear brake binding slightly
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R75 TJM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R75 TJM, 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 R75 TJM registered?
R75 TJM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 May 1998.
Is R75 TJM safe to buy?
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