MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,077 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front discs worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front discs worn
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
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R165 GLG 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 77.8%.
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 R165 GLG, 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 R165 GLG registered?
R165 GLG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R165 GLG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R165 GLG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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