MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,296 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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exhaust corroded
front brake back plates very corroded
front discs worn
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front brake back plates very corroded
front discs worn
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside front tyre wearing uneven in centre of tread
Rear flexi brake hose ferrules getting rusty
front and rear number plates in poor condition
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R967 OVN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R967 OVN, 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 R967 OVN registered?
R967 OVN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 April 1998.
Is R967 OVN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R967 OVN shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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