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R391 OCF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,324 mi
Last recorded115,324 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 OCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 115,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front & Rear suspension compartment corroded and rusty

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 114,596 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside to offside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 114,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside to offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 111,758 miles

SLIGHT BIND N/S/R WHEEL

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON LIMIT INNER EDGE

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 109,131 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 109,131 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 106,858 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 104,466 miles

offside rear floor corroded

slight bind to offside rear wheel

Pass 21 Nov 2012 102,012 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 99,863 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 97,757 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 95,462 miles

sill kit fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2008 93,650 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 92,605 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 91,287 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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R391 OCF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R391 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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R391 OCF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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