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R612 XRB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,630 mi
Last recorded106,630 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR612 XRB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 106,630 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK END TIE ROD END HAS SLIGHT PLAY

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER HAS A LIGHT MISTING OF OIL

Pass 19 Nov 2010 100,499 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 100,476 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 94,034 miles

ADVISE N/S/R AXLE BUSH, N/S/F AND O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES WORN

Pass 7 Nov 2008 89,751 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 84,898 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 79,971 miles

ADVISE FREE PLAY ON O/S/F TIE ROD

Pass 18 Nov 2005 74,763 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 74,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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R612 XRB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R612 XRB, 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 R612 XRB registered?

R612 XRB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R612 XRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R612 XRB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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