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R132 HSX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,411 mi
Last recorded125,411 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 HSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2007 125,411 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 125,411 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

battery insecure

both front to rear brake pipes corroded ,also offside and nearside rear

both rear wheel bearings have movement

exhaust tail box corroded and sheild loose and rattling

front brake discs corroded

heavy oil leak at engine

nearside front drop link upper boot split

offside front brake fluctuating in the rollers

offside front headlight glass chipped

rear high level brake light,one bulb inop

Pass 18 Dec 2006 113,572 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 113,530 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front discs showing signs of warpage

nearside rear wheel bearing ,slight movement

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

offside front door trim loose

offside mfront headlight chipped

oil leaks at engine

power steering pipes corroded

rear washer inop

Pass 1 Dec 2005 97,934 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 97,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

fuel tank straps corroded

offside front headlight glass broken

oil leaks at engine

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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R132 HSX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R132 HSX, 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 R132 HSX registered?

R132 HSX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R132 HSX safe to buy?

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