MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,019 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
N/S/R suspension bump stop worn
N/S/R tyre some cuts in tread + starting to perish but no cords showing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F + N/S/F tyres very worn on inner edges but no cords showing at time of test
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Slight lift in both top suspension mountings
Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Slight lift in both top suspension mountings
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
centre silencer bracket fractured
n/s/r brake binding slightly
rear bump stops broken up
small buckle n/s/f road wheel inner rim
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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R190 ETX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R190 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 R190 ETX registered?
R190 ETX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 February 1998.
Is R190 ETX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R190 ETX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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