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R824 CUR

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,109 mi
Last recorded112,109 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR824 CUR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 112,109 miles

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

exhuast system corroded

non-standard suspension fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2016 112,108 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

exhuast system corroded

non-standard suspension fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2013 111,710 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 106,065 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 102,148 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 102,126 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 96,274 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 96,166 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 93,514 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f inner drive shaft boot split open

Pass 25 Sep 2006 90,855 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s inner drive shaft boot split open

steering rack slight play

Pass 5 Oct 2005 136,772 miles

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

o/s steering rack starting to show signs of wearing

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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R824 CUR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R824 CUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R824 CUR registered?

R824 CUR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R824 CUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R824 CUR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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