MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,596 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front both tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear tyre perishing
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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R897 XNP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 R897 XNP, 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 R897 XNP registered?
R897 XNP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 March 1998.
Is R897 XNP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R897 XNP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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