MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,041 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust getting weak
fuel tank straps weak and corroding
various pipes and hose ferrules corroding
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
exhaust getting weak
fuel tank straps weak and corroding
various pipes and hose ferrules corroding
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
petrol tank straps corroding
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
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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R336 RFR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R336 RFR, 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 R336 RFR registered?
R336 RFR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 1998.
Is R336 RFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R336 RFR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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