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R258 OUS

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,715 mi
Last recorded194,715 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 OUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2015 194,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 186,953 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 186,953 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 181,722 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Pass 8 Aug 2012 175,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 169,426 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 160,319 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 153,212 miles

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

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

nearside rear handbrake cable outer casing damaged

sill covers fitted preventing inspection

Fail 28 Jul 2009 153,050 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

nearside rear handbrake cable outer casing damaged

sill covers fitted preventing inspection

Pass 11 Jul 2008 146,089 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 146,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 140,039 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 129,277 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 118,590 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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R258 OUS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R258 OUS, 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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R258 OUS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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