MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,110 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/f tyre worn on inside
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
wipers poor
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
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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R272 GBE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 R272 GBE, 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 R272 GBE registered?
R272 GBE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 May 1998.
Is R272 GBE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R272 GBE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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