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R808 RMO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,116 mi
Last recorded107,116 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR808 RMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2014 107,116 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 107,116 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 100,775 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 92,027 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 92,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 84,454 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)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 84,291 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Corrosion on rear brake discs

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 75,399 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 75,399 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 69,120 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 62,817 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)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 54,227 miles

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2006 46,031 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 46,031 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 38,374 miles

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

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

SLIGHT DRAG ON O/S/R BRAKE

SLIGHT PERISHING ON N/S/R TYRE

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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R808 RMO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R808 RMO, 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 R808 RMO registered?

R808 RMO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is R808 RMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R808 RMO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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