MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,627 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
battery insecure
both nearside and offside front wings/inner sills damaged and corroded
evidence that fuel has been leaking from tank area
exhaust system corroded and leaking gasses
front brake pads worn low
nearside outer sill/door apertures corroded around "B" pillar
offside front inner arch plastic cover insecure
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Evidence of coolant loss to rear of water pump
Front index plate starting to seperate
Front tyres showing signs of scrubbing
Near side doors and door trims have damage areas
Near side front wing damaged
Near side rear bumper impact damaged
Off side front tyre has minor damage to outer side wall
Slight blow to exhaust centre silencer
Slight blow to exhaust first joint
Slight blow to exhaust rear joints
Vehicle may need tracking
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
battery insecure
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R834 XVX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol 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 R834 XVX, 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 R834 XVX registered?
R834 XVX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 January 1998.
Is R834 XVX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R834 XVX 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.
Does R834 XVX have outstanding finance?
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