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R192 OFJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

153,717 mi
Last recorded153,717 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR192 OFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 153,717 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 153,717 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 145,162 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 136,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 127,846 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 121,309 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 105,318 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 95,510 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 85,903 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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R192 OFJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R192 OFJ, 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 R192 OFJ registered?

R192 OFJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R192 OFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R192 OFJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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