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R753 WAV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,465 mi
Last recorded140,465 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR753 WAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2011 140,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 140,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2010 128,057 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 4 May 2010 128,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

rattle from engine

Pass 11 May 2009 118,135 miles

Front anti roll bar D rubbers worn

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 May 2009 118,018 miles

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

Front anti roll bar D rubbers worn

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Apr 2008 107,547 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front wiper blades deteriorating

petrol tank under gaurd insecure

small stone chips in screen

Pass 30 Apr 2007 98,795 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 89,475 miles

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

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

uneven tread wear on nearside rear tyre

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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R753 WAV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R753 WAV, 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 R753 WAV registered?

R753 WAV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is R753 WAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R753 WAV shows 9 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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