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R112 HWY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,639 mi
Last recorded136,639 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 HWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 136,639 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 136,639 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 126,635 miles

Spare tyre soft.

Coolant level below requirement.

Nearside & offside rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated.

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear bump stops deteriorated.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2012 126,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Coolant level below requirement.

Nearside & offside rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated, resulting in slight movement.

Nearside & offside rear bump stops deteriorated.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Spare tyre soft.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2011 124,003 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 121,640 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 119,113 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 117,101 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 112,528 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 108,177 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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R112 HWY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R112 HWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R112 HWY registered?

R112 HWY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R112 HWY safe to buy?

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