MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,555 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
brake pipes corroded in places
coil springs corroded
d/s/f strut top bush worn
slight oil leak engine area
slight play n/s/r wheel bearing
BRAKE PIPES CORRODED IN PLACES
COIL SPRINGS CORRODED IN PLACES
D/S/F TYRE 1.6mm IN PLACES
FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES FADED IN PLACES
BRAKE PIPES CORRODED IN PLACES
COIL SPRINGS CORRODED IN PLACES
D/S/F TYRE 1.6mm IN PLACES
FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES FADED IN PLACES
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
BRAKE PIPES CORRODED IN PLACES
D/S/F TYRE 2mm IN PLACES
FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED IN PLACES
NUMBER PLATES STARTING TO FADE IN PLACES
front and rear number plates starting to fade in places
front brake pads low and brake disc's worn should last about 3 to 6 months
rear brake pipes corroded in places
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust corroded in places
front + rear number plates starting to fade in places
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R842 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 83.3%.
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 R842 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 R842 LKO registered?
R842 LKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 April 1998.
Is R842 LKO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R842 LKO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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