MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,123 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both rear tyres steped
n/s/f tyre has small cut to cords below req size
wipers smearing
Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
both rear tyres steped
n/s/f tyre has small cut to cords below req size
wipers smearing
Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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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R62 SFR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R62 SFR, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R62 SFR?
You can check the full history of R62 SFR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R62 SFR registered?
R62 SFR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 June 1998.
Is R62 SFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R62 SFR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R62 SFR have outstanding finance?
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