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R650 MEW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,075 mi
Last recorded92,075 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR650 MEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 92,075 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

power steering pipes on rack corroded

rear gearbox mounting worn

underfloor corroding

Fail 7 Jun 2011 92,075 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

power steering pipes on rack corroded

rear gearbox mounting worn

underfloor corroding

Pass 25 Jun 2010 89,540 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 87,041 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air pipe on inlet manifold perished

nearside rear tyre wearing irregular

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2008 85,899 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/f tyre close to limit

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2008 85,875 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre close to limit

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/f tyre close to limit

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2007 84,693 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 84,692 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 82,975 miles

Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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R650 MEW 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 66.7%.

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 R650 MEW, 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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R650 MEW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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