MOT Status
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61,056 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Number plate deteriorated.
Nearside And O/S outer body sills protected by trim work, restricting corrosion inspection
Offside Front Door mounting pins worn.
Nearside And O/S outer body sills protected by trim work, restricting inspection for corrosion.
Offside Front Door mounting pins worn.
Nearside And O/S outer body sills protected by plastic trims, thus fully restricting inspection, of their condition.
Offside Front Door mounting pins worn.
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion to both sides brake pipes to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure Near side dip beam reflector insecure on adjustment pivots (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion to both sides brake pipes to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp aim not tested both sides (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp are incorrectly positioned both outer head lamps insecure [loose] (4.1.4 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top strut bushes have play [worn] (5.3.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear box's blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/f tyre has damage to outter side wall
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
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R83 LDG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 R83 LDG, 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 R83 LDG registered?
R83 LDG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 January 1998.
Is R83 LDG safe to buy?
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