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R857 EEX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,204 mi
Last recorded124,204 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR857 EEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 124,204 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 119,808 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 112,586 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front bump-stops starting to deteriorate

slight corrosion on fuel tank straps,rearaxle+power-steering pipes

slight damage to o/s/f sills edges

slight misting of oil on engine+gearbox areas

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 18 Feb 2008 102,888 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both number plates dis-colouring+front cracked

rear axle slightly corroded

slight engine/gearbox oil leaks

Fail 18 Feb 2008 102,884 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both number plates dis-colouring+front cracked

rear axle slightly corroded

slight engine/gearbox oil leaks

Pass 20 Feb 2007 94,643 miles

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

both number plates dis-colouring+front cracked

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 20 Feb 2007 94,643 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

both number plates dis-colouring+front cracked

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 23 Feb 2006 83,445 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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R857 EEX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R857 EEX, 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 R857 EEX registered?

R857 EEX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 July 1998.

Is R857 EEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R857 EEX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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