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R374 OCF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,598 mi
Last recorded124,598 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR374 OCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2007 124,598 miles

advise dust cover on offside front track-rod end deteriated at time of test

advise security of nearside front cv gaitor at time of test

advise slight buckle to nearside front alloy wheel at time of test

Fail 18 Sep 2007 124,598 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

advise dust cover on offside front track-rod end deteriated at time of test

advise security of nearside front cv gaitor at time of test

advise slight buckle to nearside front alloy wheel at time of test

Pass 16 Sep 2006 115,006 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 106,266 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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R374 OCF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R374 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 R374 OCF registered?

R374 OCF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is R374 OCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R374 OCF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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