MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
231,193 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
rear suspension bump stops worn
slight grease around offside outer c.v.boot clip area
slight oil leak? on to offside front driveshaft
strong advise both front tyres no tread inner edges
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Engine covers fitted
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine damp with oil
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Engine damp with oil
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Both front brake flexi hoses lightly pereshed
Both rear bump stops deteriorated
Nearside front inner cv boot heavly deteriorated
Offside number plate light dim
Offside rear tyre lightly pereshed and worn low
Oil dampness on engine
Rear brake discs in slight poor condition
Slight bind on offside rear wheel when rotated by hand
Slight play in both front wheel bearings
Slight play in both inner rack ball joints
Both rear bump stops deteriorated
Front brake discs in slight poor condition
Offside front brake flexi hose starting to perish
Offside front seatbelt starting to fray
Offside wingmirror slightly damaged
Rear brake discs in poor condition
Rear brake ferrules starting to corrode
Slight play in both front track rod inner ball joints
Slight play in offside front wheel bearing
Slight play in steering column upper bearing
Various oil leaks
Windscreen damaged outside of swept area
Wipers smear
Both ball joints in end of steering rack have slight play
Crack in windscreen in zone A close to limit
Fuel tank cap seal very hard and compressed
Offside door mirror glass broken but gives a good veiw behind vehicle
Oil leaks from turbo-charger
Power assisted steering not as affective as it could be
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Both ball joints in end of steering rack have slight play
Crack in windscreen in zone A close to limit
Fuel tank cap seal very hard and compressed
Offside door mirror glass broken but gives a good veiw behind vehicle
Oil leaks from turbo-charger
Power assisted steering not as affective as it could be
Offside mirror glass cracked
Offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge
Rear registration plate deteriorating
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside mirror glass cracked
Offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge
Rear registration plate deteriorating
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside mirror cracked
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside mirror cracked
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R79 YRV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 R79 YRV, 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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R79 YRV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 June 1998.
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