MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,735 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
EMISSIONS SLOW TO PASS ( CO )
EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION + SLIGHR BLOW FRONT AREA
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
N/S FRONT FLOOR CORRODED
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Dip stick tube broken
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Dip stick tube broken
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s inner c/v gaitor split open
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front mcpherson strut top mounts have excessive movement when hanging but not under load
staining around fuel flter area but dry at present
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Both sill are damaged and corroded slightly due to incorrect jacking.
N/s/F brake pads are wearing low.
O/S/F tyre tread is wearing low, due to over-inflation.
Plasitc covers on sill impeed full inspection.
Several brake pipes are corroded.
Brake pipes showing age, (particularly under vehicle around clips).
Power steering pipes showing age.
Slight play in offside front suspension lower arm ball-joint.
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front number plate cracked.
N/S headlamp pattern dull due to condensation in lens.
STRONG ADVISORY; O/S/F TYRE WORN TO 1.6MM
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R905 CDB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Maroon with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R905 CDB, 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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R905 CDB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 April 1998.
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