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R862 ORX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,130 mi
Last recorded134,130 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR862 ORX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 8 Feb 2011 134,130 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 122,388 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2008 112,412 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 104,849 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 99,463 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

some play in steering wheel some uneaven wear on rear tyres

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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R862 ORX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R862 ORX, 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

How do I check the history of R862 ORX?

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What year was R862 ORX registered?

R862 ORX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R862 ORX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R862 ORX shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R862 ORX have outstanding finance?

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