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R692 LRX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,876 mi
Last recorded75,876 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR692 LRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 75,876 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 75,876 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 73,088 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 73,088 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 71,027 miles

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)

front registration plate slightly cracked

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Apr 2010 68,479 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side front tyre has cuts in tread

near side rear tyre has cuts in tread

off side front tyre has cuts and cracks in tread and worn on edge

Fail 23 Apr 2010 68,479 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

near side front tyre has cuts in tread

near side rear tyre has cuts in tread

off side front tyre has cuts and cracks in tread and worn on edge

Pass 21 Apr 2009 64,793 miles

offside rear tyre is under infated!

Fail 21 Apr 2009 64,793 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre is under infated!

Pass 30 Apr 2008 61,553 miles

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

front registration plate damaged but still legible at time of test!

Pass 26 Apr 2007 58,255 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 58,255 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2006 54,942 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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R692 LRX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R692 LRX, 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 R692 LRX registered?

R692 LRX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R692 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R692 LRX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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