MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,511 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front outer sills damadged and corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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R262 WMJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 R262 WMJ, 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 R262 WMJ registered?
R262 WMJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 February 1998.
Is R262 WMJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R262 WMJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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