MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,995 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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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R965 RDP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R965 RDP, 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 R965 RDP registered?
R965 RDP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 June 1998.
Is R965 RDP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R965 RDP shows 6 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.
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