MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,838 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside front inner cv gaiter is split
Offside rear tyre is worn on inner edge
Both rear shock absorbers slightly damp
Child booster seat fitted to offside rear seat
Offside inner driveshaft gaitor split
Rear wiper arm broken
advance wear to nearside rear tyre(inner edge)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Both rear shock absorbers slightly damp
Child booster seat fitted to offside rear seat
Offside inner driveshaft gaitor split
Rear wiper arm broken
advance wear to nearside rear tyre(inner edge)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
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R949 MJM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R949 MJM, 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 R949 MJM registered?
R949 MJM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 January 1998.
Is R949 MJM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R949 MJM shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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