MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,133 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
2 of high line brake light bulbs out
OSF sill soft
Rear wheel bearings slight play
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Air bag light not working
Nearside Front outer floor /sills corroded but not prescribed areas
Offside Front outer floor / sill corroded but not prescribed areas
Corrosion front outer floors
SRS light not working
Air bag light not working
Front outer floor / sills poor condition
Slight play steering column top
Slight play in steering column top mounting
Air bag light not working
Slight play steering column
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
front tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
front tyres worn on inner edges
Air bag light staying on
Drivers seat belt slow to retract
Sill skirts fitted , cannot inspect outer sills
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
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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R186 UCW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 UCW, 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 UCW registered?
R186 UCW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 May 1998.
Is R186 UCW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R186 UCW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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