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R834 OGM

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,088 mi
Last recorded101,088 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR834 OGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 101,088 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 101,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 99,967 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 99,967 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 98,898 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 97,621 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 97,621 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 95,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 95,498 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 93,125 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 91,064 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 89,014 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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R834 OGM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R834 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R834 OGM registered?

R834 OGM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R834 OGM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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