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R865 XDC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,124 mi
Last recorded134,124 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 XDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 134,124 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 134,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 122,332 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 122,332 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 112,262 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 8 Aug 2013 104,338 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 91,360 miles

chip in the nearside front windscreen

Fail 8 Aug 2012 91,360 miles

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

chip in the nearside front windscreen

Pass 5 Aug 2011 78,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2010 74,500 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 71,755 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jul 2008 68,771 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 65,744 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 62,599 miles

exhaust rusty in places

front brake discs ridged

o/s child lock on

stone chip in front screen

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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R865 XDC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R865 XDC, 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 R865 XDC?

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What year was R865 XDC registered?

R865 XDC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R865 XDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R865 XDC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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