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R113 CUD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

236,486 mi
Last recorded236,486 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 CUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2009 236,486 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

blades and washers slightly poor

o/s/f tyre low

slight play n/s/f wheel

slightnoise on rear wheels on rotation

suspension slightly soft

Pass 10 Apr 2008 231,796 miles

all shocks slightly soft

brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre low

rear beam bushes worn

slight binding to n/s/r brake

Fail 8 Apr 2008 231,796 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

brake pipes corroded

catalyst catching anti roll bar

rear beam bushes worn

Pass 3 Apr 2007 217,382 miles

lift in top mounts

rear beam bushes worn

slight movement in track rod ends

suspension soft

Fail 2 Apr 2007 210,000 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

discs and pads worn

lift in top mountings

n/s head light slightly dim

rear beam bushes worn

slight movement in track rod ends

suspension soft

suspension soft

Pass 11 Apr 2006 199,069 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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R113 CUD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc 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 R113 CUD, 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 R113 CUD registered?

R113 CUD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R113 CUD safe to buy?

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