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R253 DWO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,810 mi
Last recorded143,810 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 DWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 143,810 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 143,810 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 140,261 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 126,719 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 115,892 miles

Coolant level lamp on

Corrosion on near side front inner sill

Near side front tyre presure found low

Near side headlamp poor dip beam pattern

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

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Fail 2 Jun 2009 115,892 miles

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

Coolant level lamp on

Corrosion on near side front inner sill

Near side front tyre presure found low

Near side headlamp poor dip beam pattern

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

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Pass 4 Jun 2008 112,211 miles

Both front and rear tyres worn very close to minimum tread limit

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Fail 3 Jun 2008 112,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front and rear tyres worn very close to minimum tread limit

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Pass 6 Jun 2007 106,639 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 97,861 miles

c/l 432908

Pass 28 May 2005 92,877 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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R253 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 R253 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 R253 DWO registered?

R253 DWO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R253 DWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R253 DWO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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