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R365 OCF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

196,195 mi
Last recorded196,195 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR365 OCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 196,195 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 190,164 miles

Both sills corroded at front.

Corrosion to both sides of chassis at front floor pans.

Nearside headlight glass cracked.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on edges.

One main front to rear steel brake pipe corroded.

Fail 13 Jan 2011 190,159 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Corrosion to both sides of chassis at front floor pans.

Nearside headlight glass cracked.

Both sills corroded at front.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on edges.

One main front to rear steel brake pipe corroded.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 184,199 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 174,708 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 174,704 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 165,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 165,639 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 152,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Brake stationary pin damaged but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 133,215 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 OCF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OCF, 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 R365 OCF registered?

R365 OCF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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