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R243 ENO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

173,036 mi
Last recorded173,036 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2017 173,036 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords walls (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords walls (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner seal (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2016 166,496 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2015 162,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2015 162,493 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 158,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 158,031 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 153,297 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 153,297 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 28 May 2012 148,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2012 148,985 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 144,747 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 144,747 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 140,475 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 136,005 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 130,950 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 130,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2007 126,421 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 126,421 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 125,979 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 125,979 miles

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

windscreen slight crack

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 ENO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ENO, 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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R243 ENO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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