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R718 OFT

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

77,170 mi
Last recorded77,170 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR718 OFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 77,170 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 77,169 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 76,199 miles

Front top shock mounts have play

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2016 75,334 miles

chip on windscreen zone b

exhaust heat shield insecure

front bumper damage on nearside and offside

front tyres wearing on inner tread

nearside and offside front anti roll link arm bushes wear

offside front safety strap faulty

offside front wishbone rear bush unbonding

oil leaks

rear bumper damage on nearside rear

slight play on steering colum

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2016 75,332 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

chip on windscreen zone b

exhaust heat shield insecure

front bumper damage on nearside and offside

front tyres wearing on inner tread

nearside and offside front anti roll link arm bushes wear

offside front safety strap faulty

offside front wishbone rear bush unbonding

oil leaks

rear bumper damage on nearside rear

slight play on steering colum

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 74,182 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil on minimum

offside rear subframe bush cracking up

slight play on steering colum

Fail 5 Feb 2015 74,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil on minimum

offside rear subframe bush cracking up

slight play on steering colum

Pass 3 Feb 2014 72,251 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front bonnet damage

slight play on anti roll bar link arms bushers

slight play on front top shock mounts

Pass 9 Jan 2013 70,862 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front flexi pipes cracking up

rear wiper split

Fail 7 Jan 2013 70,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front flexi pipes cracking up

rear wiper split

Fail 20 Jul 2011 67,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 67,891 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 66,009 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 66,009 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

both front tyres slight worn edges

Fail 22 Jan 2009 62,693 miles

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

offside rear tyre outer wall slightil cracks

Pass 22 Jan 2009 62,693 miles

offside rear tyre outer wall slightil cracks

Pass 18 Jan 2008 59,207 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 59,207 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 56,069 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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R718 OFT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R718 OFT, 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 R718 OFT registered?

R718 OFT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R718 OFT safe to buy?

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