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R814 PMO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,147 mi
Last recorded127,147 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR814 PMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 127,147 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 116,187 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 101,936 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 101,936 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 85,245 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 85,244 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 73,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 70,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Apr 2013 63,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

front brake balance on upper limit

Pass 3 May 2012 54,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre pipe mount corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2011 44,505 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 35,369 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 30,653 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 29,378 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 28,250 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 25,852 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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R814 PMO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R814 PMO, 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 R814 PMO registered?

R814 PMO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R814 PMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R814 PMO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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