MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,306 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
centre stop lamp not working.
o/s front shock absorber leaking slightly.
rear brake discs are rusted and worn.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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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R221 TEW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 R221 TEW, 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 R221 TEW registered?
R221 TEW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 May 1998.
Is R221 TEW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R221 TEW shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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