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R311 XOG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,336 mi
Last recorded79,336 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR311 XOG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 79,336 miles

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

offside inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 28 Aug 2008 72,366 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 72,366 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 64,881 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 58,153 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 50,336 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 50,334 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sidewall cracks to both front tyres cracked and perished

unable to check sills plastic covers fitted

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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R311 XOG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R311 XOG, 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 R311 XOG registered?

R311 XOG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R311 XOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R311 XOG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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