MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,157 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
damage and corrosion to n/s outer sill
damage to o/s/f wing
play in both front strut tops,close to limits
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
damage and corrosion to n/s outer sill
damage to o/s/f wing
play in both front strut tops,close to limits
surface corrosion on front brake discs
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Both Front Tyres Perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Both Front Tyres Perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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R303 UKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R303 UKO, 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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R303 UKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 May 1998.
Is R303 UKO safe to buy?
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