MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
282,781 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak ()
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated
slight fluctuation in front brakes
slight play in both front top strut mountings
Corrosion starting in front valance/crossmember
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Corrosion starting in front valance/crossmember
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
oil leak
heavy oil leak from engine
slight fluctuation in front brakes
fluctuation in front brakes
heavy oil leak from engine
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
fluctuation in front brakes
heavy oil leak from engine
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
imbalance in rear brakes
engine missfiring
front brake pads getting low
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
engine missfiring
front brake pads getting low
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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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RLH 298 is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
Across all 1992 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 113,553 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 RLH 298, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was RLH 298 registered?
RLH 298 is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 December 1992.
Is RLH 298 safe to buy?
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