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R943 RER

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

213,276 mi
Last recorded213,276 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR943 RER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 213,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust support broken

Fail 19 Dec 2014 213,276 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust support broken

Pass 5 Oct 2013 198,376 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 187,143 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

steering rack damp but not leaking

Pass 23 Aug 2011 174,195 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 173,860 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 157,330 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 144,246 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 131,034 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 120,138 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 120,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 111,012 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 111,012 miles

Offside Front Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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R943 RER is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R943 RER, 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

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What year was R943 RER registered?

R943 RER is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R943 RER shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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