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R732 RTS

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,227 mi
Last recorded119,227 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR732 RTS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 119,227 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 119,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

boot wont open

Pass 21 Sep 2009 114,670 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 103,166 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 102,944 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 94,090 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 85,437 miles

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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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R732 RTS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R732 RTS, 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 R732 RTS registered?

R732 RTS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R732 RTS safe to buy?

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