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R765 HTW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

196,270 mi
Last recorded196,270 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR765 HTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 196,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Wearing From Outer Edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 196,269 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Wearing from Inner

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 183,260 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 183,260 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 144,218 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 144,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 138,524 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 138,523 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 131,679 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 128,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 123,138 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 117,814 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 110,263 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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R765 HTW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R765 HTW, 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 R765 HTW registered?

R765 HTW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R765 HTW safe to buy?

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