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R374 XJO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,928 mi
Last recorded140,928 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR374 XJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 140,928 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 140,928 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 132,112 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 12,748 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 123,793 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 121,563 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 121,563 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 118,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 118,900 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 112,617 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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R374 XJO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol 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 R374 XJO, 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 XJO registered?

R374 XJO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R374 XJO safe to buy?

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