MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,051 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Nearside Rear BRAKE SLOW TO OPERATE
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear WIPER BLADE WORN
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Nearside Rear BRAKE SLOW TO OPERATE
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear WIPER BLADE WORN
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front TYRE 2.4MM
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front TYRE 3.1MM
Offside Front WINDOW NOT WORKING
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT (7.1.2)
Nearside Front TYRE 2.8MM
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
INSIDE HEADLIGHT SWITCH SET TO 0 TO RECHECK AIM
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Both rear shocker covers not secure
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake slight binding
Boot key missing
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Both front door sills damaged
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front tyre 2.5mm
offside front seat stiff to move
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside and offside front door sills damaged
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brake limiter needs lube up
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside rear tyre 3.00mm
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE DOOR SILL DAMAGED
TRACKING
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
HANDBRAKE NEEDS ADJUSTING
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE 2.8MM NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 2.3MM
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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R76 TJM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R76 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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R76 TJM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 January 1998.
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