MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,301 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake hose ferrules corroded
brake pipes corroded
offside rear tyre cut but not deep enough to reach ply cords
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake hose ferrules corroded
brake pipes corroded
offside rear tyre cut but not deep enough to reach ply cords
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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R966 LSS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R966 LSS, 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 R966 LSS registered?
R966 LSS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 January 1998.
Is R966 LSS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R966 LSS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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