MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,382 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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ADVISE METAL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED (MAY GET WORSE)
ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS
NOTE NEW FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES FITTED
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
ADVISE METAL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED (MAY GET WORSE)
ADVISE PARK BRAKE LEVER GETTING HIGH
ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS
ADVISE FFRONT WISHBONE BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED & CRACKING (MAY GET WORSE)
ADVISE METAL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED (MAY GET WORSE)
ADVISE PARK BRAKE SLIGHTLY HIGH
ADVISE SLIGHT BBLOW FROM EXHAUST CLAMPS
ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR & JUDDER ON FRONT WIPERS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISE FFRONT WISHBONE BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED & CRACKING (MAY GET WORSE)
ADVISE METAL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED (MAY GET WORSE)
ADVISE PARK BRAKE SLIGHTLY HIGH
ADVISE SLIGHT BBLOW FROM EXHAUST CLAMPS
ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR & JUDDER ON FRONT WIPERS
ADVISE METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (MAY GET WORSE)
ADVISE PARK BRAKE GETTING HIGH
ADVISE SLIGHT BLOW FROM EXHAUST CLAMP
ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
ADVISE METAL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED
ADVISE N/S/ + O/S FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES PERISHED & CRACKING
ADVISE REAR AXLE BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED
Front 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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R223 UKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R223 UKO, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R223 UKO?
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What year was R223 UKO registered?
R223 UKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 May 1998.
Is R223 UKO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R223 UKO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R223 UKO have outstanding finance?
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