MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,703 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
boot floor excessively corroded away from all prescribed areas
front discs worn
off side front floor next to drain hole corroded,advise welding due to being close to prescribed areas
outer sills covered by plastic,condition unknown
repairs effected to offside mirror
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
boot floor excessively corroded away from all prescribed areas
front discs worn
off side front floor next to drain hole corroded,advise welding due to being close to prescribed areas
outer sills covered by plastic,condition unknown
repairs effected to offside mirror
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front (both) brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated
lift in both front suspension upper support mounts
nearside rear tyre on limit!
power steering pipes corroded
rear number plate in poor condition
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front (both) brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated
lift in both front suspension upper support mounts
nearside rear tyre on limit!
power steering pipes corroded
rear number plate in poor condition
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
corrosion forming to both front chassis rails/floor pans
damage throughout body
damage to o/s/f headlamp glass
n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
outer sill panels covered by trim
rear number plate discoloured
rear wiper blade torn
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R790 EJL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R790 EJL, 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 R790 EJL registered?
R790 EJL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 1998.
Is R790 EJL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R790 EJL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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