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R116 ETX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,123 mi
Last recorded140,123 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 ETX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 140,123 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 140,123 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 143,177 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

coolant leak

front fog glass cracked

o/s/f head lamp glass cracked

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/r tyre tread low

Fail 19 Apr 2011 143,177 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

coolant leak

front fog glass cracked

o/s/f head lamp glass cracked

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/r tyre tread low

Pass 8 Apr 2010 135,897 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front fog light broken

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Underbody has slight corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 131,898 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 118,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 105,703 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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R116 ETX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R116 ETX, 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 R116 ETX registered?

R116 ETX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R116 ETX safe to buy?

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