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R250 EOO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,801 mi
Last recorded85,801 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 EOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 85,801 miles

Body has slight corrosion offside front panel/wing (6.1.B.2)

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

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

nearside rear brake pipe slightly rusted

Fail 31 Aug 2017 85,801 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion offside front panel/wing (6.1.B.2)

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

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

nearside rear brake pipe slightly rusted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 84,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside & offside (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 81,706 miles

Drivers Interior Door Card Missing

Exhaust System Fouling Bodywork

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 81,706 miles

Drivers Interior Door Card Missing

Exhaust System Fouling Bodywork

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 79,671 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 76,485 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 73,620 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 69,906 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 66,083 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 63,422 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 60,497 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 57,649 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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R250 EOO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R250 EOO, 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 R250 EOO registered?

R250 EOO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R250 EOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R250 EOO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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