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R330 AON

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,366 mi
Last recorded104,366 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR330 AON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 104,366 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 104,366 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 101,639 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 98,079 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 94,502 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 90,742 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 86,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 82,831 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 82,831 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 79,379 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 79,379 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 75,179 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 71,036 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 65,677 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 60,281 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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R330 AON is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R330 AON, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R330 AON registered?

R330 AON is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R330 AON safe to buy?

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