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R354 EOR

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

166,435 mi
Last recorded166,435 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR354 EOR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 166,435 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat runner worn

Pass 4 Dec 2020 164,318 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2019 161,248 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 159,611 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 156,744 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 153,431 miles

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

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

Offside Rear sidewall perished.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 148,764 miles

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 11 Jun 2014 144,466 miles

Slight play in nearside of steering rack noticed

Fail 11 Jun 2014 144,466 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Slight play in nearside of steering rack noticed

Pass 5 Jun 2013 138,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2012 129,290 miles

S.R.S.light on

Pass 8 Jun 2011 121,596 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 119,474 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 119,474 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 112,739 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

airbag light on

Fail 20 Feb 2009 112,739 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

airbag light on

Pass 1 Feb 2008 101,379 miles

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 5 Feb 2007 90,553 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 79,727 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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R354 EOR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R354 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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R354 EOR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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