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R639 XTR

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,000 mi
Last recorded131,000 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR639 XTR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 131,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drivers seat base deteriorated

offside front lower saill damaged

offside rear hub bearing just becoming slightly noisy

oil weep power steering pump & drive belt slack.

play front strut top mounts

Pass 8 Nov 2013 130,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front lower sill damaged

play offside rear hub bearing

rear brake pipes rusty

rear exhaust broken up internally

Pass 31 Oct 2012 129,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front lower sill squashed & split- not within 30cm of any significant mounting points

offside front suspension wishbone rear bush debonding

offside rear tyre wall perishing

oil weep power steering pump

Pass 27 Sep 2011 129,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pedal anti-slip device worn low

oil weep power steering pump

Fail 26 Sep 2011 129,028 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pedal anti-slip device worn low

oil weep power steering pump

Pass 29 Sep 2010 119,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

coolant leak suspect radiator

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 6 Oct 2009 114,929 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 112,691 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 112,691 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side rear axle bush badly perished

Pass 26 Sep 2007 110,404 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 107,615 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

slight wear in top steering column bush

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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R639 XTR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc 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 R639 XTR, 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 R639 XTR registered?

R639 XTR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R639 XTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R639 XTR 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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