MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,974 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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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R255 BVS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R255 BVS, 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 R255 BVS registered?
R255 BVS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R255 BVS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R255 BVS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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