MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,334 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt
play in inner joints of o/s steering rack
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt
play in inner joints of o/s steering rack
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
centre stop lamp not connected
front number plate damaged
n/s mirror cracked
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front number plate damaged
n/s mirror cracked
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
front number plate cracked
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
front number plate cracked
nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
front number plate cracked
nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge
front number plate cracked
front tyres wearing close to limit & n/s/r tyre wall cracking
n/s/f rear wishbone bush peeling
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front tyres wearing close to limit & n/s/r tyre wall cracking
n/s/f rear wishbone bush peeling
front number plate cracked
n/s/f wishbone rear bush peeling
n/s/r tyre cracking
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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R203 TGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 R203 TGC, 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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R203 TGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 May 1998.
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