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R757 RMO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

153,018 mi
Last recorded153,018 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR757 RMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 153,018 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 137,815 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 May 2019 137,815 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 119,760 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 100,913 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 84,485 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 82,796 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 80,673 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 75,124 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 73,437 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 68,498 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 63,310 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 56,594 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 54,297 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 50,387 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 44,621 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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R757 RMO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R757 RMO, 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 R757 RMO registered?

R757 RMO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R757 RMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R757 RMO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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