MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,397 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
baffles loose in exhaust boxes
front number plate cracked
gearbox leaking oil
n/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm) and has nail in tread
o/s inner drive shaft gaiter split
o/s/r tyre severely perished and tread depth low (2mm)
rear number plate deteriorated
baffles loose in exhaust boxes
front number plate cracked
gearbox leaking oil
n/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm) and has nail in tread
o/s inner drive shaft gaiter split
o/s/r tyre severely perished and tread depth low (2mm)
rear number plate deteriorated
Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
Slight exhaust blow between centre and rear exhaust boxes and between catalytic converter and centre pipe
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R958 FVV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 R958 FVV, 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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R958 FVV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 February 1998.
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