MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,990 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
n/s/f lower wing loose
rear no plate deteriorated
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Battery insecure
n/s/f lower wing loose
rear no plate deteriorated
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear number plate slightly deteriated
rear shock absorber bump stops/covers insecure
rear wiper blade split
sealer applied to centre exhaust silencer
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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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R130 ETX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R130 ETX, 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 R130 ETX registered?
R130 ETX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 May 1998.
Is R130 ETX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R130 ETX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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