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R288 ENC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,910 mi
Last recorded136,910 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR288 ENC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 136,910 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 125,970 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 123,545 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 119,729 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 112,099 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 104,934 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 20 Jun 2009 94,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

front bumper broke

nearside sil has slight damage

Pass 20 Jun 2009 94,076 miles

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

front bumper broke

nearside sil has slight damage

Pass 30 Jun 2008 74,297 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 74,193 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

nearside sil has slight damage

Pass 5 Jun 2007 64,538 miles

o/s h/lamp cracked beam patern ok

Fail 1 Jun 2007 64,474 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 59,736 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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R288 ENC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R288 ENC, 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 R288 ENC registered?

R288 ENC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 May 1998.

Is R288 ENC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R288 ENC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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