MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,575 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear number plate becoming insecure
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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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R972 GTU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol 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 R972 GTU, 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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How do I check the history of R972 GTU?
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What year was R972 GTU registered?
R972 GTU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 February 1998.
Is R972 GTU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R972 GTU 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.
Does R972 GTU have outstanding finance?
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