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R584 EOO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,040 mi
Last recorded140,040 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR584 EOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2013 140,040 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 140,040 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 132,850 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 132,850 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 123,085 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2010 12,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 112,293 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 112,149 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 103,466 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 103,466 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 91,440 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 81,799 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 73,384 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 73,384 miles

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

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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R584 EOO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R584 EOO, 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 R584 EOO registered?

R584 EOO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is R584 EOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R584 EOO shows 14 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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