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R745 HWW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,259 mi
Last recorded131,259 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR745 HWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2012 131,259 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 110,179 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f wheel arch damage

o/s/r wheel arch damage

Fail 4 May 2010 104,718 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 104,718 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 94,293 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 88,420 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 86,052 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 86,052 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 80,001 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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R745 HWW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,900cc 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 R745 HWW, 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 R745 HWW registered?

R745 HWW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 1998.

Is R745 HWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R745 HWW 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.

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