MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,437 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
n/s/f and o/s/r side light dim when on
Oil leak
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s/f and o/s/r side light dim when on
Oil leak
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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R708 ENC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R708 ENC, 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 R708 ENC registered?
R708 ENC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 May 1998.
Is R708 ENC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R708 ENC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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