MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,042 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
as previous advise sheet
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Battery insecure
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
alternator and power steering belts perished
Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
alternator and power steering belts perished
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
alternator and power steering belts insecure
offside front abs wiring insecure
offside rear tyre flat
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R778 EPP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 R778 EPP, 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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R778 EPP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 May 1998.
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