MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,098 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Non obligatory mirror damaged
body damage
o/s headlamp cracked
small chips on windscreen
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
175/14
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
175/14
Engine hunting at idle
front and rear number plate slightly deteriorated
n/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm
n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm
o/s/f tyre scrubbed outer edge
o/s/r coil spring badly corroded at base
rear tyres 5/6 years old
slight coolant leak
slight gearbox oil leak
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front and rear number plate slightly deteriorated
n/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm
n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm
o/s/f tyre scrubbed outer edge
o/s/r coil spring badly corroded at base
rear tyres 5/6 years old
slight coolant leak
slight gearbox oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
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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R247 DFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 R247 DFC, 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 R247 DFC registered?
R247 DFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 May 1998.
Is R247 DFC safe to buy?
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