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R516 OOK

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,023 mi
Last recorded103,023 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR516 OOK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 103,023 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 103,020 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 100,029 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 100,026 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 94,663 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 89,562 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 89,561 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 84,714 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 79,083 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 71,251 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 71,251 miles

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 62,000 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 53,592 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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R516 OOK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R516 OOK, 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 R516 OOK registered?

R516 OOK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R516 OOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R516 OOK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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