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R813 PTH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,582 mi
Last recorded160,582 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR813 PTH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 160,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

slight roughness from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 May 2013 148,616 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 134,122 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 125,990 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 122,236 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 118,909 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 115,702 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 115,701 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

injector leak off pipe damp with fuel

Pass 1 Feb 2006 112,069 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 112,069 miles

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

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 PTH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R813 PTH, 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 PTH registered?

R813 PTH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R813 PTH safe to buy?

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