MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,974 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges
offside front and nearside rear tyre wearing down on legal limit
oil leak
play in steering arms
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges
offside front and nearside rear tyre wearing down on legal limit
oil leak
play in steering arms
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake discs in poor condition
wiper blades worn
front shock absorber gaiters split
front wiper blades split
o/s/f tyre 2-3mm tread depth
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R893 AOF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 R893 AOF, 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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R893 AOF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 April 1998.
Is R893 AOF safe to buy?
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