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R672 OGM

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,487 mi
Last recorded152,487 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR672 OGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 152,487 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2012 88,567 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f wing corroded

Fail 10 May 2012 152,487 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2011 148,514 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 17 May 2011 148,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 May 2010 144,241 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 139,235 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 133,969 miles

Drivers side front wheel binding

Pass 5 May 2007 125,392 miles

Exhaust knocking under car

Pass 18 Apr 2006 117,965 miles

Slight play in rear wheel bearings. Drivers side cv gaitor has slight leak. Passenger side rear tyre side wall in very poor condition.

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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R672 OGM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R672 OGM, 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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R672 OGM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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