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R734 TLK

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,663 mi
Last recorded104,663 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR734 TLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 104,663 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 99,444 miles

N/S/F seat not fitted, unable to test seat belt

O/S/F seat belt slow to retract

Fail 26 Aug 2010 99,442 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/F seat not fitted, unable to test seat belt

O/S/F seat belt slow to retract

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 92,905 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 92,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 86,830 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 26 Aug 2008 86,830 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 22 Aug 2007 79,829 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 70,905 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 60,833 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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R734 TLK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TLK, 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 TLK registered?

R734 TLK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R734 TLK safe to buy?

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