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R775 EBW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,746 mi
Last recorded70,746 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR775 EBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 70,746 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear door trim loose

Fail 5 Jul 2017 70,746 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear door trim loose

Pass 22 Jun 2016 68,336 miles

o/s door mirror cover damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2015 65,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 63,293 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 60,905 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 59,337 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 57,235 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 54,986 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 53,216 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 51,001 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 48,828 miles

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

o/s front tyre has cracks on outside wall

Pass 5 Jul 2006 46,599 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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R775 EBW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R775 EBW, 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 R775 EBW registered?

R775 EBW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R775 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R775 EBW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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