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R243 EBA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,381 mi
Last recorded134,381 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 EBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 134,381 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 132,504 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 132,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 127,127 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 127,127 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 121,275 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Oct 2008 121,275 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2007 115,982 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 115,982 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 112,897 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 112,078 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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R243 EBA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R243 EBA, 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 R243 EBA registered?

R243 EBA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R243 EBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R243 EBA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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