MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,706 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
child seat fitted to o/s/r
exhaust heatshield insecure
front no plate starting to deteriorate
n/s of vehicle damaged
n/s/f wheel arch corroded
rear brake discs corroded
rear brake pipes corroded
slight movement top of steering column
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
child seat fitted to o/s/r
exhaust heatshield insecure
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front no plate starting to deteriorate
n/s of vehicle damaged
n/s/f wheel arch corroded
rear brake discs corroded
rear brake pipes corroded
slight movement top of steering column
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front no plate marked
movement top of steering column
o/s and n/s/f bumper scuffed
o/s/f wing marked
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front no plate marked
movement top of steering column
o/s and n/s/f bumper scuffed
o/s/f wing marked
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight movement in top of steering column
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
N/S gearbox mountin leaking fluid
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R258 PTN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R258 PTN, 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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How do I check the history of R258 PTN?
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What year was R258 PTN registered?
R258 PTN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 March 1998.
Is R258 PTN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R258 PTN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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