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R327 OCF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,480 mi
Last recorded142,480 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR327 OCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 142,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2014 142,480 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2013 133,205 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 119,930 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2011 111,164 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 111,164 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front tyres edge wear

brake pipe corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2010 105,041 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing slighty on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2009 96,785 miles

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

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 4 Dec 2007 93,085 miles

Auxillary belt perishing

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner edges of rear tyres devoid of tread

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)

o/S/R side lamp getting dim

Pass 11 Sep 2006 71,189 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 71,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 51,492 miles

Nearside Rear 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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R327 OCF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R327 OCF, 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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R327 OCF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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