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R252 EMY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,121 mi
Last recorded154,121 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 EMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2007 154,121 miles

P/STEERING PIPES RUSTY.FRONT AND O/S/R DISCS LIPPED AND WORN,FRONT PADS LOW.FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED,BUT READABLE.O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES.TOP FRONT STRUT MOUNTINGS WORN.GEARBOX REVERSE GEAR VERY NOISY.

Fail 11 Aug 2007 154,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

p/steering pipes rusty.front and o/s/r discs lipped and worn.front pads low.front no plate damaged but readable.o/s/f tyre worn on edges. top strut mountings worn.gearbox reverse gear noisy.

Pass 16 Jun 2006 136,578 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2005 118,540 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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R252 EMY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R252 EMY, 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 R252 EMY registered?

R252 EMY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R252 EMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R252 EMY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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