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R165 DCL

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,113 mi
Last recorded93,113 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 DCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 93,113 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 90,657 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 90,657 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2015 88,456 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 88,456 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 85,920 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 83,022 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 77,584 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs inner faces corroding

o/s loer engine cover insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2011 77,584 miles

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

front brake discs inner faces corroding

o/s loer engine cover insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2010

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 68,379 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 65,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 61,293 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 56,630 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 51,662 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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R165 DCL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R165 DCL, 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 R165 DCL registered?

R165 DCL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R165 DCL safe to buy?

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