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R87 XBC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,181 mi
Last recorded102,181 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 XBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 102,181 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 94,684 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 90,790 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

exhaust corroded and breaking down inside,centre loose and vibrating

front tyres getting low

misfire on engine

nearside rear wheel slightly damaged

play in front strut top mounts

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 26 Sep 2009 90,754 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust centre box breaking down internally?

front tyres getting low

nearside rear wheel slightly damaged

play in front strut top mounts

rear brake pipes covered in grease advise further check

Pass 14 Oct 2008 85,501 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 85,501 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 76,440 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 76,440 miles

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

advise n/s/r wheel bearing slight play advise rear wiper

Pass 23 Aug 2006 65,984 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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R87 XBC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R87 XBC, 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 R87 XBC registered?

R87 XBC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R87 XBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R87 XBC shows 9 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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