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R411 BOC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

169,484 mi
Last recorded169,484 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR411 BOC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2009 169,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

damage to to raer bumper

general oil leaks from gear box and engine

n/s/f tyre is rubbing on inner arch

slight grab from front brakes when foot brake is applied

some corrosion to all suspension coil springs

wiper blades do clear screen but could be better

Pass 24 Oct 2008 155,572 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges and is 1.6mm

rear bumper slightly insecure

slight distorsion to o/s/f inner wheel rim

slight oil mist to n/s/r shockabsorber

wiper blades do clear screen but could be better

Fail 23 Oct 2008 155,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

front brake discs lipped

horn does work but could be better

nail in n/s/r tyre and pressure is low

o/s head lamp slightly insecure

o/s/f tyre worn on edges and is 1.6mm

rear bumper slightly insecure

slight distorsion to o/s/f inner wheel rim

slight oil mist to n/s/r shockabsorber

wiper blades do clear screen but could be better

Pass 14 Nov 2007 143,699 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 143,689 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 131,957 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 109,436 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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R411 BOC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R411 BOC, 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 R411 BOC registered?

R411 BOC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R411 BOC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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