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R837 MGO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,448 mi
Last recorded144,448 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR837 MGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 144,448 miles

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

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

o/s/r damper is damp

Pass 13 Dec 2010 131,937 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 131,800 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres on limit...

o/s/r brake pipe corroding....

rear brake discs corroding.....

rear exhaust clamp corroding...

Pass 10 Dec 2009 117,314 miles

play in rear wheel bearings

rear tyres wearing low

oil leaks

lift in top strut mounts

Pass 22 Dec 2008 103,460 miles

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 18 Dec 2008 103,388 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Dec 2007 90,193 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 90,193 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 79,474 miles

covers over outer sills

fuel filter rusty

rear discs slightly rusty

slight play near side rear wheel bearing

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Nov 2005 71,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s door mirror cracked

o/s front & n/s & o/s rear tyres perrished

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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R837 MGO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R837 MGO, 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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R837 MGO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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