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R52 XOF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

149,894 mi
Last recorded149,894 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 XOF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 149,894 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 143,566 miles

Offside Rear brake drum back plate damp

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 143,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake drum back plate damp

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 132,277 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 120,879 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 120,879 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 120,870 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 120,858 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise Exhaust has been heavilly repaired.

Advise Heavy cracking to O/S/R Tyre and also has a nail.

Advise N/S/F Floor to sill is corroded but is just outside the pescribed area

Advise O/S/F Floor to sill is corroded but is just outside the pescribed area.

Advise cover missing off N/S/F Wing mirror.

Advise front shock absorbers are weak but are acceptable.

Advise play in both front strutt top mounts / bearings.

Advise slight damage to O/S/F Wheel.

Advise slight deterioration to both front flexy brake hoses.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 117,562 miles

Advise both front tyres are worn on the inside edge and are worn close to the leagal limit of 1.6mm.

Advise oil leak.

Advise slight play in N/S/R Wheel bearing.

Advise slight play in rear axle front bushes.

Fail 7 Apr 2011 117 miles

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

Advise both front tyres are worn on the inside edge and are worn close to the leagal limit of 1.6mm.

Advise oil leak.

Advise slight play in N/S/R Wheel bearing.

Advise slight play in rear axle front bushes.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 114,675 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 114,675 miles

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

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

Advise N/S/F Tyre is wearing on inner edge.

Advise Nail in O/S/R Tyre.

Advise both front flexy brake hoses are just acceptable.

Advise slight blow from front exhaust but is acceptable at this time.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 111,714 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 103,547 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 96,425 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 87,812 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 87,812 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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R52 XOF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 R52 XOF, 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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R52 XOF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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