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R725 BOC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,286 mi
Last recorded76,286 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 BOC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 76,286 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 76,286 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 69,624 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 69,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2012 64,949 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 64,949 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 56,561 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 56,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 May 2011 54,312 miles

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

o/s parking brake performance low & hand brake lever reserve travel near limit

Pass 26 May 2011 54,312 miles

o/s parking brake performance low & hand brake lever reserve travel near limit

Pass 27 May 2010 47,026 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 39,727 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

front number plate damaged

Pass 23 May 2008 32,179 miles

advise both rear tyres sidewall deteriorating

Pass 23 May 2007 30,572 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 30,228 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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R725 BOC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R725 BOC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R725 BOC registered?

R725 BOC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 June 1998.

Is R725 BOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R725 BOC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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