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R233 TMO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,550 mi
Last recorded138,550 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR233 TMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 138,550 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 131,506 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both wiper blades starting to split

Pass 2 Oct 2012 122,196 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 122,195 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 112,578 miles

offside headlamp lens cracked

some corrosion in exhaust rear joint

some wear in rear brake discs and pads low

Pass 25 Sep 2010 99,826 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

some condensation in offside headlamp and lens cracked

some wear in front brake discs and pads low

spme wear in rear brake discs

Pass 3 Oct 2009 93,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2008 83,570 miles

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

crack in offside headlamp lens

Pass 25 Sep 2007 76,180 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 69,058 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 69,032 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Drivers door drops when opened.

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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R233 TMO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R233 TMO, 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 R233 TMO registered?

R233 TMO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R233 TMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R233 TMO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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