MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,241 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Centre Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
nearside door mirror damage
rear brake disc corroding to be change
Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R687 RGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R687 RGC, 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 R687 RGC registered?
R687 RGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 June 1998.
Is R687 RGC safe to buy?
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