MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,026 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear steel brake pipes rusty
rear wheel bearings slight play
viewing of outer sills restricted by bodykit
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
rear steel brake pipes rusty
rear wheel bearings slight play
viewing of outer sills restricted by bodykit
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
minor perishing to rear flexi brake hoses
rear exhaust box rusty
slight play in rear wheel bearings
rear exhaust box rusty
minor perishing to rear flexi brake hoses
slight play in rear wheel bearings
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front number plate cracked
small chip in swept area
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
a few chips in swept area
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
front number plate cracked
o/s inner drive shaft gaiter split
rear number plate starting to dis-colour
slight power steering fluid leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front number plate cracked
o/s inner drive shaft gaiter split
rear number plate starting to dis-colour
slight power steering fluid leak
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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R298 BCR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 R298 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 R298 BCR registered?
R298 BCR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 March 1998.
Is R298 BCR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R298 BCR shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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