MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,248 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
see initial test vt32
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
damage to o/s/r bodywork
exhaust manifold has a bolt missing and is blowing slightly
front bumper valance insecure
rear number plate is poor
rear wiper arm is broken off
servo hose feels "soft"
Centre Exhaust has a major 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)
REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO FADE
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Gol?
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R521 RTH is a 1998 Volkswagen Gol in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
Across all 1998 Volkswagen Gol models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 96,559 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 Gol fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R521 RTH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Gol typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Volkswagen Gol is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R521 RTH registered?
R521 RTH is a 1998 Volkswagen Gol, first registered on 4 February 1998.
Is R521 RTH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R521 RTH shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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