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R350 XKW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,991 mi
Last recorded96,991 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR350 XKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 96,991 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 90,061 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 90,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2013 81,505 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 78,916 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 75,956 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 73,313 miles

advise front windscreen has minor markings from wipers.

advise o/s/r brake disc slightly pitted and binding slightly ,not showing up in rolling road though.

Fail 9 Jun 2010 73,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise front windscreen has minor markings from wipers.

advise o/s/r brake disc slightly pitted and binding slightly ,not showing up in rolling road though.

Fail 4 Jun 2009 70,758 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise o/s/r brake disc pitted on outer edge.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 70,758 miles

advise o/s/r brake disc pitted on outer edge.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 67,375 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 67,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 62,101 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 56,946 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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R350 XKW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R350 XKW, 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 R350 XKW registered?

R350 XKW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R350 XKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R350 XKW shows 14 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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