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R818 CCL

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,597 mi
Last recorded101,597 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 CCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 101,597 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 98,213 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded covered with tape

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

o/s/r tyre cracked and perrished

oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2015 98,164 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded covered with tape

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

o/s/r tyre cracked and perrished

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 93,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 5 Oct 2013 88,772 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel lines in poor condition

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2012 84,888 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel lines in poor condition

Offside front tyre in poor condition

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2011 80,759 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 80,758 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 79,029 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2010 78,948 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2009 73,252 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 72,987 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 72,964 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 72,901 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 72,901 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R818 CCL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R818 CCL, 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 R818 CCL registered?

R818 CCL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R818 CCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R818 CCL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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