MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,068 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both front suspension shock absorbers appear to be leaking and there is slight play in the upper mountings
engine is noisy in operation and there is a coolant leak
engine was at risk of overheating during emission testing as cooling fan appears not to be working
exhaust system is corroded and leaking
nearside front bumper trim appears to be insecure
nearside rear seatbelt has a fixed childseat in place. Child belt tested OK
upper bodywork is damaged
various underbody brake pipes are corroded
wheel trims are fitted to roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts
An item not tested (Manual)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front suspension shock absorbers appear to be leaking and there is slight play in the upper mountings
engine is noisy in operation and there is a coolant leak
engine was at risk of overheating during emission testing as cooling fan appears not to be working
exhaust system is corroded and leaking
nearside front bumper trim appears to be insecure
nearside rear seatbelt has a fixed childseat in place. Child belt tested OK
upper bodywork is damaged
various underbody brake pipes are corroded
wheel trims are fitted to roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts
Front Tyres On 3mm And Perishing.
Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing And Wearing Uneven.
Nearside Wing Mirror Cracked.
An item not tested (Manual)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
exhaust system corroded
hubcaps on roadwheels
nearside door mirror is damaged
nearside front indicator trim loose
nearside rear seatbelt has a child seat in place. Child seatbelt tested OK
upper bodywork damaged
various brake pipes are corroded
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R809 LKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R809 LKO, 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 R809 LKO registered?
R809 LKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 April 1998.
Is R809 LKO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R809 LKO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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