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R616 BOA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,515 mi
Last recorded118,515 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR616 BOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2015 118,515 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2014 111,868 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 105,153 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 96,647 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 83,368 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 79,435 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 74,466 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 69,281 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 64,451 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 59,072 miles

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

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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R616 BOA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R616 BOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R616 BOA?

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What year was R616 BOA registered?

R616 BOA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R616 BOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R616 BOA shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R616 BOA have outstanding finance?

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