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R248 DWO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,291 mi
Last recorded130,291 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 DWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 130,291 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 124,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to some suspension components

rear axle bushes delaminating

rear no plate delaminating

Fail 27 Feb 2012 124,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to some suspension components

rear axle bushes delaminating

rear no plate delaminating

Pass 21 Feb 2011 118,942 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to exhaust

dampness at fuel filter

osr tyre badly worn on inner edge

rear axle bushes starting to delaminate

Fail 21 Feb 2011 118,942 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion to exhaust

dampness at fuel filter

osr tyre badly worn on inner edge

rear axle bushes starting to delaminate

Pass 17 Feb 2010 114,491 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

nsf wiper blade splitting

osf inner cv gaitor split

osr tyre worn on edges esp inner edge low

signs of dampness by fuel filter

Pass 23 Jan 2009 109,565 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel tank straps corroded

osr tyre getting low

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2008 102,658 miles

ns headlamp lens cracked & water inside headlamp

Fail 25 Jan 2008 102,315 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

ns headlamp lens cracked & water inside headlamp

Pass 15 Feb 2007 95,657 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsf side light dim †corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places †nsr tyre worn unevenly very low in places †

Pass 7 Feb 2006 83,686 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

nearside headlight stone chipped

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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R248 DWO 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 72.7%.

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 R248 DWO, 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 R248 DWO registered?

R248 DWO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R248 DWO safe to buy?

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