MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,230 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
slight bind offside front brake.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
both nearside rear and offside rear axle beam bushes worn
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both nearside rear and offside rear axle beam bushes worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
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R983 MDG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 R983 MDG, 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 R983 MDG registered?
R983 MDG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 April 1998.
Is R983 MDG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R983 MDG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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