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R187 DWO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,830 mi
Last recorded144,830 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 DWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 144,830 miles

slight corrosion rear brake discs

Fail 14 Jun 2010 144,830 miles

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

slight corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 2 Jun 2009 141,503 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 141,503 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cracks showing in inner sidewall offside front tyre.

Pass 11 Jun 2008 134,633 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 134,633 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Pass 30 May 2007 126,104 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 126,104 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2006 114,487 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 May 2006 114,487 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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R187 DWO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R187 DWO, 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 R187 DWO registered?

R187 DWO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R187 DWO safe to buy?

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