MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,682 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Spare tyre defective ()
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil leak
spare tyre worn on outer edges
Brakes ; imbalance on front & rear brakes, new brake parts fitted , will require bedding in period
Exhaust ; minor leak rear of converter
Note ; o/s/f sill damged
Registration ; rear plate deteriorated
Steering ; o/s trackrod end has play in ball joint
Various covers & mouldings fitted ,restricting views
Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake
Brakes ; n/s/r disc slightly restricted rotation
Brakes ; rear pads unevenly worn , n/s/r worn thin , close to limit
Engine ; oil leak
Lighting o/s headlamp mounting cracked
Rear number plate deteriorated
Seatbelts ; n/s/r stalk damaged
Suspension ; o/s/f lower arm rearward bush deteriorated
Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricted views
engine / bay covers & mouldings fitted , restricted views
rear number plate deteriorated
suspension ; n/s/f & o/s/f lower arms , rearward bushes deteriorated
tyres ; n/s/f tread low , balding on inner edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
engine / bay covers & mouldings fitted , restricted views
rear number plate deteriorated
suspension ; n/s/f & o/s/f lower arms , rearward bushes deteriorated
tyres ; n/s/f tread low , balding on inner edge
Battery insecure
Rear discs badly corroded.
drive belt badly cracked.
left rear brake slightly binding
right headlamp mounting cracked.
spare tyre worn on outer edge.
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Battery insecure
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Rear discs badly corroded.
drive belt badly cracked.
left rear brake slightly binding
right headlamp mounting cracked.
spare tyre worn on outer edge.
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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R942 XKR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 R942 XKR, 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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R942 XKR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 June 1998.
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