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R381 EAW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,874 mi
Last recorded106,874 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 EAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2009 106,874 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 102,958 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 102,924 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 98,533 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 98,533 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion offside inner sill/floor

Pass 28 Jan 2006 95,513 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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R381 EAW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R381 EAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R381 EAW registered?

R381 EAW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R381 EAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R381 EAW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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