MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,246 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front tyres worn on inners
sills damaged
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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R268 FWT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R268 FWT, 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 R268 FWT registered?
R268 FWT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 January 1998.
Is R268 FWT safe to buy?
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