MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,810 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Coolant level lamp on
Corrosion on near side front inner sill
Near side front tyre presure found low
Near side headlamp poor dip beam pattern
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Unable to check sills due to plastic covers
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Coolant level lamp on
Corrosion on near side front inner sill
Near side front tyre presure found low
Near side headlamp poor dip beam pattern
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Unable to check sills due to plastic covers
Both front and rear tyres worn very close to minimum tread limit
Unable to check sills due to plastic covers
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Both front and rear tyres worn very close to minimum tread limit
Unable to check sills due to plastic covers
c/l 432908
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R253 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 R253 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 R253 DWO registered?
R253 DWO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 February 1998.
Is R253 DWO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R253 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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