MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,973 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
nearside rear wheelarch corroded
Both floors weak
Both sills weak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front discs deteriated
both rear brake pipes starting to corrode
both front brake flexi hoses starting to crack and perish
both rear brake pipes starting to corrode
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
front number plate slightly distorted
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R358 EDX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 R358 EDX, 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 R358 EDX registered?
R358 EDX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 February 1998.
Is R358 EDX safe to buy?
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