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R115 HPU

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,241 mi
Last recorded126,241 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 HPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 126,241 miles

corrosion in both rear brake discs

offside front inner steering tie rod arm slight play

Fail 26 Apr 2013 126,239 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

corrosion in both rear brake discs

offside front inner steering tie rod arm slight play

Pass 13 Jun 2012 117,406 miles

Exhaust blowing at manifold and centre clamp joint.

Inner steering rack joints worn.

Rear damper covers insecure.

Wear detected at offside and nearside upper strutt top mounts,outside the accepted service/m.o.t limit.

Wiper blades split.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 109,647 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 109,637 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drivers side rack end inner slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2010 107,856 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 29 May 2009 102,148 miles

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

offside front inner c.v. gaiter split

Pass 4 Jun 2008 94,369 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 86,200 miles

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

off side front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 4 Jul 2006 75,450 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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R115 HPU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol 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 R115 HPU, 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 R115 HPU registered?

R115 HPU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 June 1998.

Is R115 HPU safe to buy?

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