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R792 EMX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

245,123 mi
Last recorded245,123 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR792 EMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 245,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear floor pan corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 230,333 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 219,619 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centeral area weeping (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

near side front floor area corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2015 209,957 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 209,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 200,149 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 190,740 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 181,181 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 170,767 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 161,152 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 152,736 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 142,962 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 135,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 132,098 miles

engine breather pipes collapsed

engine misfiring

exhaust blow from centre joints

lift in top strut mounts

n/s/r tyre worn out of shape

Pass 3 Jan 2006 125,284 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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R792 EMX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R792 EMX, 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 R792 EMX registered?

R792 EMX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 January 1998.

Is R792 EMX safe to buy?

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