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R11 BAB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,251 mi
Last recorded63,251 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 BAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 63,251 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 54,847 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 51,861 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 48,617 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 48,609 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 47,807 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 46,095 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 45,407 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 45,390 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R11 BAB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R11 BAB, 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 R11 BAB registered?

R11 BAB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R11 BAB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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