MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,482 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
NSF Wing corroded
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively On limit (1.2.1 (e))
OSF Fog lamp not working
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
Slight play in strut top mounts , coil overs fitted
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
NSF Wing corroded
Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Pad sensor (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively On limit (1.2.1 (e))
OSF Fog lamp not working
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
Slight play in strut top mounts , coil overs fitted
Front Strut top mounts have play.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit, bald on outside edge and has a cut in the sidewall - not deep enough to reach ply or cords.
Nearside Headlight internals loose but still provides a pattern.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit.
Oil leaks - worst from gearbox and vehicle jumping out of gear.
Rear Both wheel bearings have slight play.
Sill covers fitted preventing a thorough examination of the sills.
Vehicle heavily rustproofed / under sealed.
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Strut top mounts have play.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit, bald on outside edge and has a cut in the sidewall - not deep enough to reach ply or cords.
Nearside Headlight internals loose but still provides a pattern.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit.
Oil leaks - worst from gearbox and vehicle jumping out of gear.
Rear Both wheel bearings have slight play.
Sill covers fitted preventing a thorough examination of the sills.
Vehicle heavily rustproofed / under sealed.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
corrosion to offside and nearside front inner sills not yet through
slight corrosion to power steering pipes
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
corrosion to offside and nearside front inner sills not yet through
slight corrosion to power steering pipes
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Winter tyres fitted to vehicle
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
small stone chips on screen
both rear seatbelts not checked child seats fitted
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
o/s/f sill slightly damaged
power steering pump damp-no posotive leak
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
slight weep n/s/r shock absorber
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f sill slightly damaged
power steering pump damp-no posotive leak
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
slight weep n/s/r shock absorber
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both rear shockers slightly weak
n/s/r tyre side wall inner and outer walls slight damage
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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R290 TCY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 R290 TCY, 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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R290 TCY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 April 1998.
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