MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,501 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front brakes slight imbalance
front tyres inner edges slightly worn
oil leak
rear suspension soft
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc,s slightly worn and corroded
Serious oil leak from back of engine
Front brake disc,s slightly worn and pitted
Gearbox bearings slightly noisey
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Slightly corroded rear brake pipes
Front brake disc,s slightly worn and pitted
Gearbox bearings slightly noisey
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Slightly corroded rear brake pipes
Nearside front tyre wearing close to wearbars
Slight damage on offside front wheel
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside front tyre wearing close to wearbars
Slight damage on offside front wheel
Nearside front wing damaged
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Front number plate is cracked
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R563 HCG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R563 HCG, 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 R563 HCG registered?
R563 HCG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 June 1998.
Is R563 HCG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R563 HCG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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