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R882 DFC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,150 mi
Last recorded126,150 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR882 DFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 126,150 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 121,022 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 120,818 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 113,243 miles

both flexe brake pipes perishing

brake fluid close to min mark

foot pedle sponge

oil leak

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight play both rear wheel bearings

small cut in osf tyre side wall

Pass 11 Apr 2007 102,389 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2006 89,940 miles

nsf flexe brake pipe perishing

oil leak

slight play nsr wheel bearing

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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R882 DFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R882 DFC, 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.

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R882 DFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R882 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R882 DFC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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