MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,941 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak from engine
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre both rear coil springs are corroding
engine has a oil leak
rear brake discs have slight corrosion
both rear coil springs are corroding
front brake discs are lipped
rear brake discs have slight corrosion
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear coil springs are corroding
front brake discs are lipped
rear brake discs have slight corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both rear coil springs are corroding
offside front wishbone rear bush is separating
strong advie offside front tyre is on legal limit of 1.6 mm tyre is wearing on outer edge
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both front wishbone rear bushes are starting to separate
both rear coil springs are corroding
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both front wishbone rear bushes are starting to separate
both rear coil springs are corroding
near side front tyre close to ware bars
off side outer sill dented
off side rear wheel slight binding
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
near side front tyre close to ware bars
off side outer sill dented
off side rear wheel slight binding
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
both rear bump stops deteriorated
centre exhaust mount insecure
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
both rear brakes binding slightly
both rear bump stops deteriorated
centre exhaust mount insecure
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
nearside rear brake binding slightly
offside front tyre worn below legal limit inner tread
front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn
Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
nearside rear tyre on wear limit
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R91 FKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 R91 FKP, 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 R91 FKP registered?
R91 FKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 June 1998.
Is R91 FKP safe to buy?
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