MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,384 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES
REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING
cracks in n/plates
front brake discs worn pads wearing low
front brake hosers cracking
n/s/r tyre wearing on edge and cracking
rear brake discs corroding
slight bind on o/s/r brake
stone chip in screen
wipers smearing screen
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
cracks in n/plates
front brake discs worn pads wearing low
front brake hosers cracking
n/s/r tyre wearing on edge and cracking
rear brake discs corroding
slight bind on o/s/r brake
stone chip in screen
wipers smearing screen
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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R197 VFR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 R197 VFR, 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 R197 VFR registered?
R197 VFR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 May 1998.
Is R197 VFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R197 VFR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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