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R533 BOC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,610 mi
Last recorded108,610 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR533 BOC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 108,610 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Aug 2017 108,610 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 104,072 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system,centre bracket broken

Damage to n.s road wheel outer rim

No rubber on rear wiper blade

Fail 3 Aug 2016 104,072 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system,centre bracket broken

Damage to n.s road wheel outer rim

No rubber on rear wiper blade

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 102,161 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres perished and tread low on inner edge

centre exhaust bracket broken rear bracket corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Aug 2015 102,161 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres perished and tread low on inner edge

centre exhaust bracket broken rear bracket corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Aug 2014 100,024 miles

damage to n/s/f road wheel

Pass 5 Sep 2013 98,176 miles

signs of wear to o/s/r tyre

Fail 29 Aug 2013 98,110 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

signs of wear to o/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2012 96,130 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 92,807 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 87,946 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 82,915 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 82,871 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear 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 22 Aug 2008 77,838 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 73,254 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 69,384 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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R533 BOC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol 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 R533 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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R533 BOC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 July 1998.

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