MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,945 miAbove average mileage for this year
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N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge
O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
front brake discs slightly worn
nearside rear tyre worn on edges and cracking in tread
offside rear tyre tread cracking
slight scratches on windscreen
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
front brake discs slightly worn
nearside rear tyre worn on edges and cracking in tread
offside rear tyre tread cracking
slight scratches on windscreen
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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R247 GFV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 R247 GFV, 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 GFV registered?
R247 GFV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 January 1998.
Is R247 GFV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R247 GFV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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