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R813 EBW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,846 mi
Last recorded58,846 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR813 EBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 58,846 miles

Rear No. plate deteriorated

Very Bad oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2008 55,000 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 51,297 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 51,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 47,103 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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R813 EBW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R813 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.

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What year was R813 EBW registered?

R813 EBW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R813 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R813 EBW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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