MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,291 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places
corrosion to some suspension components
rear axle bushes delaminating
rear no plate delaminating
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places
corrosion to some suspension components
rear axle bushes delaminating
rear no plate delaminating
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion to exhaust
dampness at fuel filter
osr tyre badly worn on inner edge
rear axle bushes starting to delaminate
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
corrosion to exhaust
dampness at fuel filter
osr tyre badly worn on inner edge
rear axle bushes starting to delaminate
Coolant leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
nsf wiper blade splitting
osf inner cv gaitor split
osr tyre worn on edges esp inner edge low
signs of dampness by fuel filter
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
fuel tank straps corroded
osr tyre getting low
rear brake discs corroding
ns headlamp lens cracked & water inside headlamp
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ns headlamp lens cracked & water inside headlamp
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nsf side light dim †corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places †nsr tyre worn unevenly very low in places †
Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel pipes corroded
nearside headlight stone chipped
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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R248 DWO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R248 DWO, 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 R248 DWO registered?
R248 DWO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 January 1998.
Is R248 DWO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R248 DWO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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