MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
236,486 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
blades and washers slightly poor
o/s/f tyre low
slight play n/s/f wheel
slightnoise on rear wheels on rotation
suspension slightly soft
all shocks slightly soft
brake pipes corroded
n/s/f tyre low
rear beam bushes worn
slight binding to n/s/r brake
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
brake pipes corroded
catalyst catching anti roll bar
rear beam bushes worn
lift in top mounts
rear beam bushes worn
slight movement in track rod ends
suspension soft
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
discs and pads worn
lift in top mountings
n/s head light slightly dim
rear beam bushes worn
slight movement in track rod ends
suspension soft
suspension soft
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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R113 CUD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R113 CUD, 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 R113 CUD registered?
R113 CUD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 1998.
Is R113 CUD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R113 CUD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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