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R185 OPR

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

133,655 mi
Last recorded133,655 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 OPR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 133,655 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorber bump stops broken

different size tyres fitted to front/rear

had to disconnect both rear outer seat belts which are fitted to baby seats as center rear belt was under seat

nearside front tyre on legal limit and perishing

Fail 29 Apr 2014 133,650 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both rear shock absorber bump stops broken

different size tyres fitted to front/rear

had to disconnect both rear outer seat belts which are fitted to baby seats as center rear belt was under seat

nearside front tyre on legal limit and perishing

Pass 29 Apr 2013 129,500 miles

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

baby seat fitted to nearside rear outer seat(seat belt not checked)

both rear shock absorber bump stops broken

brake servo looks rusty

front/rear tyres are a different size

nearside front tyre perishing

Fail 29 Apr 2013 129,499 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

baby seat fitted to nearside rear outer seat(seat belt not checked)

brake servo looks rusty

front/rear tyres are a different size

nearside front tyre perishing

unable to open tail gate (boot floor checked by pulling down offside rear seat)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 124,935 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 124,935 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 118,488 miles

minor leak of exhaust gasses from rear exhaust silencer, not failable at time of test.

nearside front tyre begining to perrish, no cords showing at time of test.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 110,442 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 110,310 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 102,648 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 102,642 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 95,350 miles

front brake discs & pads getting a bit worn.

n/s/r tyre getting a little low on tread

Pass 27 Jun 2007 87,189 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2007 87,051 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 80,731 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 80,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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R185 OPR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R185 OPR, 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 R185 OPR registered?

R185 OPR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R185 OPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R185 OPR shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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