MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,002 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
passengers wiper blade torn
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
passengers wiper blade torn
front pads too big for discs
gearbox mounting leaking
rear number plate starting to go faulty
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
front pads too big for discs
gearbox mounting leaking
rear number plate starting go faulty
first three letters of V.I.N. incorrect
Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
first three letters of V.I.N. incorrect
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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R182 FWX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R182 FWX, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R182 FWX?
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What year was R182 FWX registered?
R182 FWX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 January 1998.
Is R182 FWX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R182 FWX shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R182 FWX have outstanding finance?
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