MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,973 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
metal brake pipe going to offside rear brake hose starting to corrode
nearside outer sill damaged
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
inner rear bush in offside wishbone starting to split
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads worn
nearside front tyre worn
offside headlight lens cracked
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)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
front brake pads worn
nearside front tyre worn
offside headlight lens cracked
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
inner rear bush in offside wishbone worn.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R61 CNH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 R61 CNH, 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 R61 CNH registered?
R61 CNH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 January 1998.
Is R61 CNH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R61 CNH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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