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R833 OGM

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,404 mi
Last recorded113,404 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR833 OGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 113,404 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 104,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2013 97,102 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 90,923 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 85,835 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 85,835 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 79,966 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 79,966 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 74,814 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 74,811 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 69,942 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 65,352 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 65,352 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 59,493 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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R833 OGM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R833 OGM, 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 R833 OGM registered?

R833 OGM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R833 OGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R833 OGM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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