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R796 ONW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,433 mi
Last recorded123,433 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 ONW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 123,433 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 116,416 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f sill edge damaged

Fail 10 Mar 2010 116,283 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f sill edge damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2009 110,790 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2008 104,164 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs worn.

Pass 13 Apr 2007 96,947 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 91,914 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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R796 ONW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R796 ONW, 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 R796 ONW registered?

R796 ONW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R796 ONW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R796 ONW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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