MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,286 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
slight damage to the top off side front screen
slight oil damapness around p/steering pump.
slight play in both front top shocker mountion rubber bushes.
slight play in near side rear wheel bearing.
slight under engine oil leak,around cam belt cover.
slight uneven wear to off side rear tyre.
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
slight damage to the top off side front screen
slight oil damapness around p/steering pump.
slight play in both front top shocker mountion rubber bushes.
slight play in near side rear wheel bearing.
slight under engine oil leak,around cam belt cover.
slight uneven wear to off side rear tyre.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
uneven wear n/s/r tyre
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
some play both rear wheel bearings
some wear/corrosion rear discs
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
some wear/corrosion rear discs
uneven wear n/s/r tyre
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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R867 MFH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 R867 MFH, 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 R867 MFH registered?
R867 MFH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 March 1998.
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