MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,484 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
radiator leaking coolant
rear bump stops starting to split
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both Wiper Blades Split on ends
Front No Plate poor
Front Pads Getting low
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Both Wiper Blades Split on ends
Front No Plate poor
Front Pads Getting low
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Centre exhaust bracket broken
Front registration plate deteriated
Front wiperblades deteriated
rear bumpstops perished
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside parking brake cable starting to enlarge
slight bind from both rear wheels
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside parking brake cable starting to enlarge
slight bind from both rear wheels
Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R961 LAP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R961 LAP, 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 R961 LAP registered?
R961 LAP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 1998.
Is R961 LAP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R961 LAP shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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