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R294 BCR

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,561 mi
Last recorded132,561 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR294 BCR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 132,561 miles

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

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 21 Mar 2011 132,554 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 29 May 2009 122,384 miles

both front flexis perishing

both lower arm rear bushes splitting

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

different tyre size front to rear

n/s/f tyre getting low

nail in n/s/r tyre

play in both rear wheel bearings

rear discs worn

rear pads getting low

Fail 27 May 2009 122,384 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front flexis perishing

both lower arm rear bushes splitting

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

different tyre size front to rear

n/s/f tyre getting low

nail in n/s/r tyre

play in both rear wheel bearings

rear discs worn

rear pads getting low

Pass 9 May 2008 110,866 miles

Covers over both door sills, not allowing full inspection

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 May 2008 110,866 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Covers over both door sills, not allowing full inspection

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 May 2007 103,978 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 103,894 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

********* coolent leak from nearside ***********

both front brake flexi hoses perished

front pads look low and discs look

front to rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 26 May 2006 96,227 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2005 88,739 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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R294 BCR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R294 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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What year was R294 BCR registered?

R294 BCR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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