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R351 EOR

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,911 mi
Last recorded155,911 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 EOR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 155,911 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front suspension lower arm rear mounting bushes worn

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

play in both front suspension strut top mounts

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 8 Nov 2016 153,923 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

wiper blades only just clearing screen enough to pass

Fail 4 Nov 2016 153,923 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2015 150,203 miles

windscreen is damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2014 143,656 miles

screen is chipped, front exhaust mount has snapped off, rear exhaust mount is corroded, off side rear brake is binding slightly, front struts top mounts are worn

Fail 18 Oct 2014 143,656 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

screen is chipped, front exhaust mount has snapped off, rear exhaust mount is corroded, off side rear brake is binding slightly, front struts top mounts are worn

Pass 11 Sep 2013 137,756 miles

damage to zone B of screen

Fail 11 Sep 2013 137,756 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to zone B of screen

Pass 30 Aug 2012 126,336 miles

chip in screen

Fail 30 Aug 2012 126,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in screen

Pass 30 Jul 2011 119,818 miles

chip in screen

Fail 29 Jul 2011 119,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in screen

Pass 24 Jul 2010 114,256 miles

chip in screen

Fail 24 Jul 2010 114,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in screen

Pass 11 Jul 2009 108,247 miles

stonechip in screen; near side door mirror glass cracked;

Pass 3 Jul 2008 98,027 miles

screen is chipped, front struts top mounts are worn, off side rear tyre is on the legal limit

Pass 25 Jun 2007 92,093 miles

screen is chipped †front struts top mounts are worn †front antiroll bar mounting bushs are worn †off side rear tyre is low

Pass 15 Jun 2006 86,271 miles

front antiroll bar, mounting bushs are worn

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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R351 EOR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R351 EOR, 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 R351 EOR registered?

R351 EOR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R351 EOR safe to buy?

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