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R858 OMJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,839 mi
Last recorded127,839 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR858 OMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2009 127,839 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 124,465 miles

ENGINE MOUNT BROKEN CAUSING ENGINE TO MOVE WHEN CLUTCH IS LET OUT AND FOULS SUB FRAME.CAUSING LOAD KNOCK.

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE VERY LOW ON AIR PRESSURE.

POWER STEERING PIPES BADLY CORRODED TO LIMIT.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 121,469 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 121,469 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

brake pipe corroded

near side head lamp cracked

near side wiper not very good

rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2006 114,771 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 114,771 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advice wheel alingment

nsf head lamp cracked and containg moisture but not affecting beam image

sill covers fitted

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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R858 OMJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R858 OMJ, 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 R858 OMJ registered?

R858 OMJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R858 OMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R858 OMJ shows 6 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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