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R165 EKO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,499 mi
Last recorded85,499 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 EKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 85,499 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 85,499 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 79,401 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 79,401 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 75,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak as residue on gearbox. Advise full clean & re check for leak(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 72,934 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 71,510 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 May 2010 68,901 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 64,513 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 60,825 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 57,050 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2007 57,050 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 54,077 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 EKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EKO, 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 EKO registered?

R165 EKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 May 1998.

Is R165 EKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R165 EKO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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