MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,689 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front lower suspension wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear
both rear exterior door handles slight damage
front brakes slight imbalance- 23%
power steering pipes damp- no leak
rear brake discs starting to wear
rear brakes slight binding
rear wiper blade too long
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
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R186 GJN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 R186 GJN, 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 R186 GJN registered?
R186 GJN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 1998.
Is R186 GJN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R186 GJN shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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