MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,804 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
advise both rear brake discs deteriated at time of test ( owner should consider replacement shortly )
advise minor deteriation to offside rear handbrake casings at time of test
advise nail in offside front tyre at time of test
advise slight grabbing to offside rear brakes at time of test
advise slight wear to offside front track rod end at time of test ( not deemed excessive / replacement should be carried out shortly )
advise rear brake pads on legal limit of 1.0mm at time of test
advise bonnet pull snapped at time of test
advise vehicles clutch at maximum wear at time of test
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
advise bonnet pull snapped at time of test
advise vehicles clutch at maximum wear at time of test
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
advise both nearside front / rear brake discs with scoring to faces at time of test ( not excessive although nearside rear should be replaced soon )
advise slight deteriation to rear numberplate at time of test
advise unable to inspect both rear three point harness seatbelts at time of test due to child seat(s) fitted
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s mirror glass cracked
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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R884 BDW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 R884 BDW, 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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R884 BDW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 June 1998.
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