MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,260 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside front sidelight dim.
Nearside front tyre worn inner edge.
Nearside rear sidelight, suspect connection.
Offside number plate light, suspect connection.
Offside rear brake, slight binding.
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Interior mirror missing.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside front sidelight dim.
Nearside rear brake binding slightly.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside No plate light - suspect connection.
Offside front sidelight bulb holder insecure.
Offside headlight lens cracked.
Offside rear tyre - uneven wear/tread split.
Rear inner brake pads wearing.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R86 PHC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 R86 PHC, 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 R86 PHC registered?
R86 PHC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R86 PHC safe to buy?
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