MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,267 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
center exhaust bracket welds broken (but still supports ok).
centre exhaust hanger bracket deteriorating
n/s front tyre worn on inner edge
n/s rear tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge
o/s and n/s front wish bone rear bushes starting to deteriorate
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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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R268 TJB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 R268 TJB, 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 TJB registered?
R268 TJB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 January 1998.
Is R268 TJB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R268 TJB shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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