MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,276 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was R943 RER registered?
R943 RER is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 June 1998.
Is R943 RER safe to buy?
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