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R235 HAB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,760 mi
Last recorded122,760 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 HAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2010 122,760 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 122,760 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 121,370 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 121,370 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 121,016 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 116,319 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2005 110,526 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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R235 HAB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R235 HAB, 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 R235 HAB registered?

R235 HAB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R235 HAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R235 HAB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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