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R864 OMJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,794 mi
Last recorded118,794 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR864 OMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2014 118,794 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sills at front damaged & rusting

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 118,794 miles

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

both sills at front damaged & rusting

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 103,126 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 103,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 100,890 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)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 96,878 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 91,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

covers over sills

Pass 19 Jan 2008 86,172 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 80,523 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 72,337 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

nsf tyre has split in side wall advise

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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R864 OMJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R864 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 R864 OMJ registered?

R864 OMJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R864 OMJ safe to buy?

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