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R795 WOC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,172 mi
Last recorded112,172 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR795 WOC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 May 2011 112,172 miles

Advice on condition of front and rear brake discs.

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 112,172 miles

Advice on condition of front and rear brake discs.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 101,049 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear brakes rubbing slightly.

different sized pairs of tyres fitted.

rear number plate slighly deteriorated.

Fail 5 May 2010 101,049 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brakes rubbing slightly.

different sized pairs of tyres fitted.

os outer front a/roll bar link fouling driveshaft.

rear number plate slighly deteriorated.

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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R795 WOC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R795 WOC, 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 R795 WOC registered?

R795 WOC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is R795 WOC safe to buy?

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