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R2 HOO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,953 mi
Last recorded115,953 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 HOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 115,953 miles

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

advanced movement in both front top suspension mnts

engine fumes in cab

n/s front tyre worn to 3mm and worn on edges

Fail 31 Jan 2017 115,953 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

advanced movement in both front top suspension mnts

engine fumes in cab

n/s front tyre worn to 3mm and worn on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2015 112,976 miles

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

Nearside Front worn to 3mm

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs corroded

front flexy brake pipes perished

rear brake discs corroded and brake starting to bind

Fail 8 Dec 2015 112,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front worn to 3mm

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs corroded

front flexy brake pipes perished

rear brake discs corroded and brake starting to bind

Fail 9 Sep 2014 109,962 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 109,962 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 100,723 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 92,199 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Aug 2011 81,962 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 73,951 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 66,948 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 59,574 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 59,574 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 53,915 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 52,250 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R2 HOO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,800cc 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 R2 HOO, 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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R2 HOO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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