MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,799 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both side (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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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R2 GMH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 R2 GMH, 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 R2 GMH registered?
R2 GMH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R2 GMH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R2 GMH shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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