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R223 TGC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,362 mi
Last recorded77,362 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 TGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 77,362 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 77,315 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering rack spindle ()

Pass 4 Jul 2019 66,542 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 66,542 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 62,829 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 58,065 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 54,193 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 49,876 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 48,692 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 48,691 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 47,181 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 45,820 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jun 2011 44,144 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 42,829 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 41,361 miles

ALL tyre outer walls perrished. No cords exposed.

Fail 18 Jun 2008 40,143 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 40,143 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 38,427 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 36,421 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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R223 TGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R223 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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What year was R223 TGC registered?

R223 TGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R223 TGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R223 TGC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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