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R195 TSL

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,692 mi
Last recorded58,692 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 TSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2008 58,692 miles

possible front discs wearing thin

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 58,644 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre slight cracking in tread

offside rear tyre worn more on edge

possible front discs wearing thin

Fail 29 Jan 2007 51,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 51,360 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 45,304 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2006 45,304 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

fuel tank straps rusty

offsiderear brake binding slightly

smoke emissions to be checked after exhaust repair

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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R195 TSL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R195 TSL, 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 R195 TSL registered?

R195 TSL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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