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R383 OFX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,490 mi
Last recorded43,490 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 OFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 43,490 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 42,298 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2017 42,290 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 May 2016

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear a little stiff to rotate

Pass 27 May 2015 35,047 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 30,179 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 24,647 miles

both outer rear seats have child seats fitted

Fail 23 May 2013 24,647 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

both outer rear seats have child seats fitted

Pass 23 May 2012

front registration plate deteriorating but not likely to be missread

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 26 May 2011
Fail 26 May 2011

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

Pass 10 May 2010 17,537 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 16,695 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 15,516 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre

O/S/F tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 16 May 2007 14,452 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 14,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2006 13,574 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 12,516 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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R383 OFX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R383 OFX, 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 R383 OFX registered?

R383 OFX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R383 OFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R383 OFX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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