MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,929 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling fouling any other part of the vehicle (2.5.C.1e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front registration plate slightly faeded.
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
STONECHIP IN HEADLIGHT GLASS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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R734 OAD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Maroon with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 R734 OAD, 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 R734 OAD registered?
R734 OAD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 April 1998.
Is R734 OAD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R734 OAD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R734 OAD have outstanding finance?
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