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R841 EHO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,352 mi
Last recorded116,352 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 EHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 116,352 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 111,904 miles

small patches of corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2012 111,904 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

small patches of corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2010 107,656 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 107,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

nearside front tyre low on edges but on raised tread blocks

Pass 12 Jun 2009 100,010 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to limit on inner edge

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

offside cv boot heavily perished

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2008 92,248 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2007 86,573 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2007 86,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2006 78,272 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 78,164 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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R841 EHO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R841 EHO, 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 R841 EHO registered?

R841 EHO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R841 EHO safe to buy?

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