MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,561 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre exhaust mount broken
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre exhaust mount broken
both front flexis perishing
both lower arm rear bushes splitting
both rear metal brake pipes corroded
different tyre size front to rear
n/s/f tyre getting low
nail in n/s/r tyre
play in both rear wheel bearings
rear discs worn
rear pads getting low
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
both front flexis perishing
both lower arm rear bushes splitting
both rear metal brake pipes corroded
different tyre size front to rear
n/s/f tyre getting low
nail in n/s/r tyre
play in both rear wheel bearings
rear discs worn
rear pads getting low
Covers over both door sills, not allowing full inspection
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Covers over both door sills, not allowing full inspection
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
********* coolent leak from nearside ***********
both front brake flexi hoses perished
front pads look low and discs look
front to rear metal brake pipes rusty
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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R294 BCR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol 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 R294 BCR, 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 R294 BCR registered?
R294 BCR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 1998.
Is R294 BCR safe to buy?
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