MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,419 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre exhaust mount corroded.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear discs corroded
wet test
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Fuel system component leaking Tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Centre exhaust mount corroded.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear discs corroded.
Vehicle overheated during test.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Clutch Worn
Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components
Exhaust System Corroded But Not Leaking Gas
Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn
Front Brake Pads Appear Low
Offside Front Lower Arm Rear Bush Deteriorated But No Excessive Movement
Oil Leak
Rear Both Tyres Deteriorated & Tread Low On Edges
Rear Brake Discs Have Slight Corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
Clutch Worn
Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components
Exhaust System Corroded But Not Leaking Gas
Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn
Front Brake Pads Appear Low
Offside Front Lower Arm Rear Bush Deteriorated But No Excessive Movement
Oil Leak
Rear Both Tyres Deteriorated & Tread Low On Edges
Rear Brake Discs Have Slight Corrosion
centre exhaust rattles
oil leak
slight play both front strut tops
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
centre exhaust rattles
oil leak
slight play both front strut tops
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Exhaust center bracket broken yet exhaust full supported
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
centre exhaust mounting rattles /screen scratched
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
centre exhaust mounting rattles /screen scratched
screen scratched /centre exhaust mounting rattles /
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R925 XYD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 R925 XYD, 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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R925 XYD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 June 1998.
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