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R601 EHO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,488 mi
Last recorded120,488 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 EHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 120,488 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2013 115,427 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 103,684 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 103,671 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 96,892 miles

n/s number plate light faulty

exhaust system very rusty and blowing

Pass 15 Apr 2010 87,442 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 81,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 76,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 76,565 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 60,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 52,215 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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R601 EHO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 R601 EHO, 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 R601 EHO registered?

R601 EHO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R601 EHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R601 EHO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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