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R815 EMX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,430 mi
Last recorded139,430 miles
Recorded on28 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR815 EMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 May 2011 139,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

center stop light has one bulb n/w

chip in screen

o/s mirror repaird

o/s sill corroded

o/s/r light lenze cracked

topped up engine oil

Pass 30 Jun 2010 135,989 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 132,266 miles

Brake pedal spongy

Emission readings fluctuate

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside front brake hose slightly twisted.

Offside headlamp damaged

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 132,266 miles

Brake pedal spongy

Emission readings fluctuate

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake hose slightly twisted.

Offside headlamp damaged

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2008 128,546 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 124,989 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 124,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre inner tread worn slightly irregular

Pass 6 Mar 2006 117,005 miles

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

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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R815 EMX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R815 EMX, 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 R815 EMX registered?

R815 EMX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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