MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,582 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated near and offside (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear around inner edge
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
crack on nearside of windscreen but not materiality affecting the drivers view of the road
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
small cut o/s rear tyre
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
small cut o/s rear tyre
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
power steering pipes corroded
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
left front tyre side wall cracked
power steering pipes corroded
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R242 FEX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 R242 FEX, 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 R242 FEX registered?
R242 FEX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 August 1998.
Is R242 FEX safe to buy?
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