MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,202 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal anti-slip worn.Slight steering column movement.Squeal from drive belt on full locks.O/S/F wing corroded.Both sill to floor areas corroded.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Damage to boot lid
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear tyres worn on edges
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Damage to boot lid
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear tyres worn on edges
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, 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)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Power steering belt loose
Rear tyres worn on edges
Rear wiper split
slight low effort to n/s/r parking brake
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS
vehicle is not in a roadworthy condition and is NOT SAFE to be driven
all engine mounts have broken and engine is hanging out
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R971 FOS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 R971 FOS, 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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R971 FOS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 January 1998.
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