MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,181 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
exhaust corroded and breaking down inside,centre loose and vibrating
front tyres getting low
misfire on engine
nearside rear wheel slightly damaged
play in front strut top mounts
rear brake pipes covered in grease
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
exhaust centre box breaking down internally?
front tyres getting low
nearside rear wheel slightly damaged
play in front strut top mounts
rear brake pipes covered in grease advise further check
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
advise n/s/r wheel bearing slight play advise rear wiper
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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R87 XBC 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 R87 XBC, 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 R87 XBC?
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What year was R87 XBC registered?
R87 XBC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 April 1998.
Is R87 XBC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R87 XBC 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.
Does R87 XBC have outstanding finance?
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