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R252 EOO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,903 mi
Last recorded177,903 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 EOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2007 177,903 miles

both outer sills at front damaged and corroding.underbody wet and muddy.

Fail 18 Jan 2007 177,903 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both outer sills at front damaged and starting to corrode.underbody wet and muddy.

Pass 19 Jan 2006 165,272 miles

corrosion starting at o/s/r door step,n/s/r wheel rim damaged and slight bulge to tyre,o/s sill damaged,front disc pads getting low,p/steering pipes starting to corrode.

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 EOO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R252 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R252 EOO registered?

R252 EOO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R252 EOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R252 EOO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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