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R54 OCF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,421 mi
Last recorded114,421 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 OCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2012 114,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 100,933 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 96,064 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2009 89,993 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 83,484 miles

brake fluid very dark in colour

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 15 Dec 2007 74,756 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 66,544 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

lift in both front top strut mounts

nearside rear tyre walls perishing

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2006 63,421 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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R54 OCF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R54 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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What year was R54 OCF registered?

R54 OCF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R54 OCF safe to buy?

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