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R673 XOM

1998 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,569 mi
Last recorded85,569 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR673 XOM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 85,569 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2014 85,567 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2013 79,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

nearside front anti roll bar linkage loose and has slight lift on anti roll bar

Fail 25 Feb 2013 79,567 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

exhaust emmissions not tested

nearside front anti roll bar linkage loose and has slight lift on anti roll bar

Pass 24 Feb 2012 63,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 60,601 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 56,007 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 52,316 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 52,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside tyre in ner wall

Pass 4 Mar 2008 47,417 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 41,450 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 35,402 miles

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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R673 XOM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R673 XOM, 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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R673 XOM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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