MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,002 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Suspension lowered
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Suspension lowered
Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both ()
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both ()
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear wheel arch slight damage
Road wheels slightly protruding
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
vehicle has had resent underseal ,vehicle suspension lowered
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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R204 MDU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 R204 MDU, 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 R204 MDU registered?
R204 MDU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 April 1998.
Is R204 MDU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R204 MDU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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