MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,115 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front backing sills (2.4.A.3)
Front anti roll bar links have slight play
Front lower arm rear bushes splitting, but freeplay not excessive at time of test
Inner sills corroded
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leaks
Trailing arm bushes deteriorating
Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter connecting hoses (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/15 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/15 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Oil leaks
Trailing arm bushes deteriorating
Front anti roll bar links have slight play
Front lower arm rear bushes splitting, but freeplay not excessive at time of test
Inner sills corroded
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
o/s inner cv boot gaiter split
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
slight knock & play in steering u/j
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
play in steering
play in top strut mounts front
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R917 TLN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 R917 TLN, 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 R917 TLN registered?
R917 TLN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 January 1998.
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