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R23 WRA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,255 mi
Last recorded114,255 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 WRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 114,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

temporary repair to offside front wheel arch

Fail 25 Jan 2013 114,246 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

temporary repair to offside front wheel arch

Pass 29 Jan 2010 95,495 miles

O/s front has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 95,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

O/s front has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 84,456 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2007 67,060 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 61,461 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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R23 WRA 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 R23 WRA, 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 R23 WRA registered?

R23 WRA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R23 WRA safe to buy?

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