MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,438 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
coolant tank empty
Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in nearside front tyre
front screen cracked but out of swept area and not restricting view
n/s/r brake disc corroded
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in nearside front tyre
both rear hand brake cables outer covers damaged
front screen cracked but out of swept area and not restricting view
n/s/r brake disc corroded
n/s/r hand brake cable sticking / slight restricted movement
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside front headlamp cracked.
Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front headlamp cracked.
Nearside rear brake caliper not fully returning when operating the handbrake.
Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated.
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
center exhaust bracket snapped
front number plate cracked badly
pas metal pipes corroded
radiator leaking
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R20 RYS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 R20 RYS, 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 R20 RYS registered?
R20 RYS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 June 1998.
Is R20 RYS safe to buy?
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