MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,297 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits limit 0.97-1.03, actual 0.71 (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits limit 0.30, actual 10.46 (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits limit 0.50, actual 5.68 (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits limit 200, actual 1884 (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
engine misfires , rough running at fast idle - 2450 rpm
front plate damaged but readable
middle box poor condition
minor leak on o/s/f strut
n/s/f lower arm rear bush poor condition
n/s/f tyre 1.6mm and severely worn on both edges
o/s mirror casing damaged, glass held in with tape
o/s reg lamp inop
o/s/r tyre 3mm - 175x14t
oil leaks but not excessive
wear and lift in both front top mounts
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension anti-roll bar rubber mounting bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass cracked in left lower corner (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked in offside lower area (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high main beam (4.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension anti-roll bar rubber mounting bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass cracked in left lower corner (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked in offside lower area (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view both (8.1.2a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view both (8.1.2a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view both (8.1.2a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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R809 ULD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 ULD, 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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R809 ULD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 June 1998.
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