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R836 PMO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

188,508 mi
Last recorded188,508 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR836 PMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 188,508 miles

lowered coil srings fitted front and rear

Fail 14 May 2013 188,500 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

lowered coil srings fitted front and rear

Pass 16 May 2012 176,313 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

srs light on

vehicle ride hight

Fail 15 May 2012 176,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

srs light on

vehicle ride hight

Pass 10 May 2011 173,876 miles

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2011 173,869 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Drivers airbag insecure.

Nearside rear brake binding on slightly.

Pass 19 May 2010 172,260 miles

slight damage to both outer sills

Fail 13 May 2010 172,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight damage to both outer sills

Pass 13 May 2009 170,425 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 8 May 2008 168,881 miles

both front shocks have a light misting of oil and a slightly reduced damping effect

both front wishbone rear bushes poor condition

front and rear brake discs poor condition

slight lift in both front top strut mountings

Fail 8 May 2008 168,874 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front shocks have a light misting of oil and a slightly reduced damping effect

both front wishbone rear bushes poor condition

front and rear brake discs poor condition

slight lift in both front top strut mountings

Pass 6 Mar 2007 165,535 miles

nearside front shock absorber seeping fluid, but still damping effectively

Pass 3 Mar 2006 156,201 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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R836 PMO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R836 PMO, 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 R836 PMO registered?

R836 PMO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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