MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,054 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion around both sides rear floor pan drain plugs
possible pin hole to o/s/f c.v gaiter
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion around both sides rear floor pan drain plugs
possible pin hole to o/s/f c.v gaiter
corrosion to body
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corrosion to rear brake pipe ferrules
corrosion to rear brake pipe ferrules
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both rear tyres on the limit
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R761 AJA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R761 AJA, 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 R761 AJA registered?
R761 AJA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 January 1998.
Is R761 AJA safe to buy?
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