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R299 EOO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,129 mi
Last recorded84,129 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 EOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 84,129 miles

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

front wipers worn

Fail 8 Jan 2018 84,110 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front wipers worn

Pass 24 Jun 2015 81,904 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

discs and pads worn

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 16 Jun 2015 81,638 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nearside front outer c/v boot damp with grease

offside outer sill damaged

slight bind offside rear wheel

slight play both front lower arm rear bush's

Pass 13 Jun 2014 71,449 miles

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

discs worn

exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2013 66,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 66,375 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 63,437 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 60,420 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 57,701 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 55,510 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 55,510 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Jun 2008 52,913 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 50,657 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 50,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 47,370 miles

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

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

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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R299 EOO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R299 EOO, 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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R299 EOO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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