MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,493 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
corrosion to nearside rear floor pan(by drain hole)
corrosion to rear axle***
nearside front wishbone arm mounting rubber deteriating
offside rear axle mounting rubber deteriating***
offside sill panel damaged
signs of oil to caseings of rear shocks/bounce test acceptable at time of test***
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS
brake master cylinder level low
corrosion to nearside rear floor pan(by drain hole)
corrosion to rear axle***
nearside front wishbone arm mounting rubber deteriating
offside rear axle mounting rubber deteriating***
offside sill panel damaged
signs of oil to caseings of rear shocks/bounce test acceptable at time of test***
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nail in tyre
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R266 JDV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 R266 JDV, 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 R266 JDV registered?
R266 JDV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 January 1998.
Is R266 JDV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R266 JDV 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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