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R373 HOO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,290 mi
Last recorded78,290 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR373 HOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 78,290 miles

aftermarket pedal covers fitted

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to fuel tank straps

Fail 4 Dec 2012 78,290 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

aftermarket pedal covers fitted

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to fuel tank straps

Pass 14 Oct 2011 74,931 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front discs corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2011 74,931 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2010 71,376 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 68,333 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 63,795 miles

advice:offside windscreen stone chip nearside washer jet poor offside front shock slight leak fuel filter hose perished

Fail 20 Oct 2008 63,792 miles

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

advice:offside windscreen stone chip nearside washer jet poor offside front shock slight leak fuel filter hose perished

Pass 5 Nov 2007 59,618 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 55,683 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 45,227 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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R373 HOO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R373 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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What year was R373 HOO registered?

R373 HOO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R373 HOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R373 HOO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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