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Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pans. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to floor pan. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outer sill to inner arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pans. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill to inner arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In between tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In between tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In between tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In between tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS. (1.1.11 (c))
CORROSION TO REAR AXLE BEAM.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOUNTING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
SECURITY OF NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WEATHER SHIELDS.
SLIGHT GREASE LOSS FROM NEARSIDE,OUTER DRIVESHAFT BOOT.
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OFFSIDE OUTER SILL CORRODED. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS. (1.1.11 (c))
CORROSION TO REAR AXLE BEAM.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOUNTING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
SECURITY OF NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WEATHER SHIELDS.
SLIGHT GREASE LOSS FROM NEARSIDE,OUTER DRIVESHAFT BOOT.
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS. (1.1.11 (c))
CORROSION TO REAR AXLE BEAM.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REPAIRS AND WEAKNESS TO BOTH OUTER SILLS.
SECURITY OF NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WEATHER SHIELD.
SLIGHT GREASE LOSS FROM NEARSIDE,OUTER DRIVESHAFT BOOT.
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL. ADJACENT TO OFFSIDE FRONT, LOWER SEAT BELT MOUNTING. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged WORN,FRAYED. (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened CORRODED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS. (1.1.11 (c))
CORROSION TO REAR AXLE BEAM.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REPAIRS AND WEAKNESS TO BOTH OUTER SILLS.
SECURITY OF NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WEATHER SHIELD.
SLIGHT GREASE LOSS FROM NEARSIDE,OUTER DRIVESHAFT BOOT.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak Engine ()
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Caliper/cable (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65 R15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak Engine ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rackend (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp aim too low both sides adjusted OK (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim too high Both sides adjusted OK (1.8)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion on springs
damage to under tray
run out on nsr wheel
Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cat poor condition
corrosion on springs
damage to under tray
run out on nsr wheel
clutch heavy
n/s/r door fault
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
unable too open n/s/r door
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R991 VJF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.
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 R991 VJF, 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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R991 VJF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 May 1998.
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