MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,792 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right kick up (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear not opening from outside
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick-up too right (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Cracking Nearside front tyre
Cracking on Offside front Tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside front tyre cracking
Offside front tyre cracking
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside front tyre cracking
Offside front tyre cracking
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R83 LHO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 R83 LHO, 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 LHO registered?
R83 LHO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R83 LHO safe to buy?
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