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R365 HOO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,464 mi
Last recorded129,464 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR365 HOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 129,464 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 129,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 121,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside rear brake binding

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 109,161 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 109,160 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 102,005 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 97,031 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 97,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 90,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 90,792 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 84,244 miles

N/S/F tyre on wear bands on outer edge.

O/S headlight alinement on upper most limit & suspect adjustors N/W.

O/S/F tyre worn to wear bands (175x14).

Tempory repair already made to center exhaust mounting - Still O.K. for M.O.T.

Various chips in windscreen.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 24,027 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 24,027 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust mounting bracket corroding.

Repair already made to center exhaust mounting.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 71,552 miles

Center exhaust mounting corroded & broken - Tempory repair made.

N/S door mirror surround broken.

N/S/F tyre worn close to ware bands. (175/70x13).

Various small chips in windscreen.

Pass 23 Jun 2006 64,308 miles

Both front wiper blades worn.

Front brake pads low - Recommend replacement.

N/S door mirror surround broken.

O/S/F wishbone rear mounting bush worn.

Power steering pipe on N/S of rack moist.

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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R365 HOO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R365 HOO, 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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R365 HOO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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