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R386 OFX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

189,674 mi
Last recorded189,674 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR386 OFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 189,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear hand brake need ajustment

Pass 9 Dec 2015 186,518 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear both lower sills corrosion

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

rear axel corrosion both ends

Fail 24 Jul 2014 179,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wishbone bushes worn

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 179,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wishbone bushes worn

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 163,776 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 163,776 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 148,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear disc corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 148,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear disc corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2011 137,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 137,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 121,108 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 121,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 106,832 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 99,156 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 91,779 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 84,851 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 76,512 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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R386 OFX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R386 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.

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What year was R386 OFX registered?

R386 OFX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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