MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,075 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
power steering pipes on rack corroded
rear gearbox mounting worn
underfloor corroding
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
power steering pipes on rack corroded
rear gearbox mounting worn
underfloor corroding
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nail in nearside front tyre
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)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
air pipe on inlet manifold perished
nearside rear tyre wearing irregular
power steering pipes corroded
n/s/f tyre close to limit
n/s/r tyre close to limit
o/s/f tyre close to limit
power steering pipes corroded
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
n/s/f tyre close to limit
n/s/r tyre close to limit
o/s/f tyre close to limit
power steering pipes corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R650 MEW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R650 MEW, 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 R650 MEW registered?
R650 MEW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 January 1998.
Is R650 MEW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R650 MEW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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