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R293 BCR

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,661 mi
Last recorded138,661 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 BCR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 138,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 133,823 miles

DAMAGE TOO N/S/F & O/S/F SILLS

Fail 3 Dec 2015 133,820 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TOO REAR X 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

DAMAGE TOO N/S/F & O/S/F SILLS

Pass 22 Nov 2014 129,852 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 123,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both inner sills damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2012 116,348 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 107,926 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 103,502 miles

Slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 29 Mar 2010 103,501 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 97,015 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 96,992 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 84,040 miles

considerable lift/wear/ movement o/s n/s front top strut top mounts

rear tyre treads low on edges

Pass 20 Mar 2007 76,319 miles

rear axle bushes slightly deteriated

Fail 6 Mar 2007 76,056 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 68,088 miles

both rear bump stops perished & split

slight uneven wear to n/s/r tyre

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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R293 BCR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R293 BCR, 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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R293 BCR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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